The+Family+Book

1. The Family Book 2. Todd Parr 3.In a whimsical, engaging way, the daily lives of all kinds of families are depicted, celebrating their differences and their similarities; and supporting acceptance of them all. 4. Genre - Picture book 5. An Illinois school district has banned the critically-acclaimed book all because of a single page referencing same-sex parents, with the accompanying line, “some families have two moms or two dads.” 6. Families appear to enjoy this book. [] 7. History of Censorship - Since the book was provided by the [|Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network] (GLSEN), the district has moved to ban everything the organization has provided or sponsored, which includes some very popular and successful anti-bullying programs used nationwide. [] 8. Appropriate age 3-5 years Parr, T., (2010). //The Family Book.// Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. []