All Families Are Special
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2003

All Families Are Special

Written by Norma Simon · Illustrated by Teresa Flavin

Discover the unique stories of diverse families through a classroom's heartfelt sharing.

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32 pages
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In Mrs. Mack's class, a simple announcement sparks a heartfelt exploration of family diversity. As students like Sarah, Christopher, Nick, and Hannah share their unique family stories—from adoption journeys to life with two moms—each tale reveals the beauty and complexity of what family means. With every story, the class learns that while no two families are the same, each is special in its own way. What stories will unfold, and how will they change the way the students see each other and themselves?

From the publisher

Winner of a Parent’s Guide Children’s Media AwardNo two families are the same, but every family is special. When Mrs. Mack says she will soon be a grandmother, her students realize that teachers have families just like they do! Suddenly everyone in the class wants to share information about his or her own unique family. Sarah tells of flying to China with her parents where they adopted her sister, Rachel. Christopher tells about his parents’ divorce. They are still a family, but now he and his brother spend a few days every week at their dad’s apartment. Nick lives with his parents, five siblings, and his grandparents―they need to order three large pizzas for dinner! And Hannah tells how she loves to garden with her two mommies.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~479L
Themes & topics
Books about familyBooks about marriage and divorceBooks about multigenerational
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
75090
Publication
Published
September 7, 2023
First published
August 1, 2003
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780807521779

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