Stella Brings the Family

Description

Stella's class is having a Mother's Day celebration, but what's a girl with two daddies to do? It's not that she doesn't have someone to help her with her homework or tuck her in at night. Stella has her Papa and Daddy who take care of her, and a whole gaggle of other loved ones who make her feel special and supported every day. She just doesn't have a mom to invite to the party. Fortunately Stella finds a unique solution to her party problem in this sweet story about love, acceptance, and the true meaning of family.

Miriam B. Schiffer is a New York-based writer and children's book consultant. She co-authors the children's book review column 'The Reading Chair' in Young Children, a journal of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Miriam lives with her husband and twin sons in Brooklyn. This is her first book for children. Holly Clifton-Brown was brought up in the English countryside where she loved to look at the pictures in books. She has illustrated several books for children, including Annie Hoot and the Knitting Extravaganza and How to Be a Ballerina. She lives in London.

A story featuring diverse modern families. Essential.-Kirkus Reviews A tender story about the variety of people that make children feel loved and supported.--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books A welcome addition for kids from all kinds of families.--School Library Journal An important and encouraging read for all kids.--Cool Mom Picks, Best Children's Books of The Year It takes a village in this book, which reminds us of how far we've come since Leslea Newman's groundbreaking Heather Has Two Mommies was first published in 1989.--Lilith Magazine Sharply observed... offers plenty of food for thought.--Publishers Weekly, starred review Stella Brings the Family is the kind of book any teacher or parent will want to have by their side when talking about diverse families, love, and acceptance with children. --Stacey Shubitz, literacty consultant and blogger at Two Writing Teachers The 'Heather' of the two-dad set... a raucous happy ending.--The New York Times Told with both a light touch and an astute eye toward a child's perspective and heartfelt concerns.--School Library Journal Will make you feel warm and fuzzy, and celebrate families of all shapes, types and sizes.--Red Tricycle