|
Families Grow
Board book
Main Details
Title |
Families Grow
|
Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Dan Saks
|
|
Illustrated by Brooke Smart
|
Physical Properties |
Format:Board book | Pages:24 | Dimensions(mm): Height 165,Width 166 |
|
ISBN/Barcode |
9780593223673
|
Classifications | Dewey:306.85 |
---|
Audience | |
|
Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Penguin Young Readers
|
Imprint |
Penguin Young Readers
|
Publication Date |
24 August 2021 |
Publication Country |
United States
|
Description
A rhyming, light-hearted celebration of the different ways a family can grow. A wish began your journey And now that you are here Our family has grown with love With love for you, my dear. This warm appreciation of love invites the youngest readers to share in the joy and excitement of expecting families. The lyrical, rhyming text subtly references pregnancy, surrogacy, and adoption, gently touching on the different ways a family can grow. The book's celebratory yet comforting tone incites both appreciation and understanding, leaving readers with a lasting message of unconditional familial love. Includes a simple glossary at the end.
Author Biography
Dan Saks is a musician and music educator specializing in early childhood education. He has lived and taught in New York City, Mexico City, and Switzerland, and has traveled the world as a performing musician. He currently lives with his wife and two daughters in Brooklyn, New York, where he produces Noodle Loaf, a popular music education podcast for kids. A Top 10 Apple Podcast in Music Education for Kids and a 2020 Webby Honoree, Noodle Loaf brings families together to learn music fundamentals through play, laughter, and lots of fun.
Reviews"A wonderful addition to library shelves everywhere." --School Library Journal (STARRED REVIEW) "A sweet and inclusive look at the different ways that families are formed." --Kirkus (STARRED REVIEW) Kellogg's Feeding Reading Program Pick
|