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The Family Book

By Todd Parr
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The Family Book by Todd Parr celebrates the diversity and uniqueness of families across the world. With vibrant illustrations and simple text, the book explores different family structures, emphasising that love and support are the essential elements that define a family, no matter its shape or size. It is a heartwarming and inclusive story designed to teach children about acceptance and the beauty of different family dynamics.
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This delightful children's book celebrates the love and diversity of families in all shapes and sizes. You might enjoy this book if you appreciate vibrant illustrations and simple, engaging language that introduces young readers to the concept that every family is unique and special.

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Todd Parr's beloved classic celebrating all kinds of families, with 280k net copies sold -- now a board book!

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Some families have two moms or two dads. Some families have one parent instead of two.

Some families live in a house by themselves. Some families share a house with other families.

All families can help each other be strong!

THE FAMILY BOOK celebrates families and all the different varieties they come in. Whether they're big or small, look alike or different, have a single parent or two, Todd Parr assures readers that every family is special in its own unique way.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316442541

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 April 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 176.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 241g

Pages: 22

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About the Author

Todd Parr has inspired and empowered children around the world with his bold images and positive messages. He is the bestselling author of more than forty books, including The Joyful Book, The Kindness Book, Love the World, The Goodbye Book, The Family Book, The I Love You Book, and It's Okay to be Different. He lives in Berkeley, California.

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