Donovan's Big Day
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2011 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Donovan's Big Day

By Leslea Newman, Mike Dutton (Illustrator)

A boy eagerly prepares for his moms' wedding, embracing love and family.

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32 pages· 662 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Donovan is thrilled as his two moms prepare to tie the knot. As the ringbearer, he holds a crucial role in the joyous celebration. This heartwarming tale captures the excitement of a wedding through a child's eyes, offering a touching glimpse into a loving family. Will Donovan manage his important task amidst the festivities? Discover the beauty of love and family in this charming story.

From the publisher

Donovan’s two moms are getting married, and he can’t wait for the celebration to begin. After all, as ringbearer, he has a very important job to do. Any boy or girl with same-sex parents–or who knows a same-sex couple–will appreciate this picture book about love, family, and marriage. The story captures the joy and excitement of a wedding day while the illustrations show the happy occasion from a child’s point of view.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
662
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD1020L
Themes & topics
Books about momsBooks about familyBooks about LGBTQBooks about weddingsBooks about mother-son relationships
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~Y
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
143853
Publication
Published
April 26, 2011
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781582463322

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