A Tale of Two Daddies

By Vanita Oelschlager, Kristin Blackwood (Illustrator)

A girl answers questions about having two dads, revealing love's simplicity.

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42 pages

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Bookroo's summary

On the playground, a curious boy asks a girl about her two dads. She explains with innocent clarity how Daddy and Poppa each play unique roles in her life. As she answers questions about who coaches her soccer team and who makes breakfast, the conversation unveils a loving family dynamic. This heartwarming tale invites young readers to explore diverse family structures, emphasizing love and acceptance over societal norms. What roles do Daddy and Poppa play, and how do they nurture her? Discover a child's perspective on family, free from cultural discomforts.

From the publisher

A Tale of Two Daddies is a playground conversation between two children. The boy says he heard that the girl has two dads. The girl says that is right–she has Daddy and Poppa. True to a child’s curiosity, practical questions follow: “Which dad helps when your team needs a coach? / Which dad cooks you eggs and toast?” To which she answers: “Daddy is my soccer coach. / Poppa cooks me eggs and toast.”Intended for 4- to 8-year olds, this book introduces a type of family increasingly visible in modernm society. Neither favoring nor condemning, it reflects a child’s practical and innocent look at the adults who nurture and love her. It becomes clear that the family bond is unburdened by any cultural discomforts.

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