Stella Brings the Family
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2015 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Stella Brings the Family

By Miriam B. Schiffer

A girl with two dads finds a unique way to celebrate Mother's Day.

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36 pages· 400 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Stella faces a dilemma when her class plans a Mother's Day celebration. With two loving dads but no mom to invite, she must find a creative solution. As she navigates this challenge, Stella discovers the true meaning of family and acceptance. Will her unique approach bring everyone together? This touching tale explores love in all its forms, celebrating diverse families and the bonds that unite us.

From the publisher

A heartwarming story about a girl, her two dads, and the true meaning of family. Stella’s class is having a Mother’s Day celebration, but what’s a girl with two daddies to do? It’s not that she doesn’t have someone who helps her with her homework, or tucks her in at night. Stella has her Papa and Daddy who take care of her, and a whole gaggle of other loved ones who make her feel special and supported every day. She just doesn’t have a mom to invite to the party. Fortunately, Stella finds a unique solution to her party problem in this sweet story about love, acceptance, and the true meaning of family. MODERN DIVERSE FAMILIES: This sweet, sensitive story teaches children that while every family is different, every family is full of love. HIGHLY ACCLAIMED BOOK: Stella Brings the Family has garnered praise from a wide range of publications, including Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, The New York Times, and more. The book has also earned numerous honors from organizations including the Anti-Defamation League, the GLBT Round Table of the American Library Association, and the Chicago Public Library, which selected Stella Brings the Family as a Best Picture Book of 2015. RAVE REVIEWS: With hundreds of five-star ratings, readers love this book. One reviewer calls it “a sweet and clever book” and another one notes that “we need more books like this.” Perfect for: Parents, teachers, and librarians seeking a diverse book for children that celebrates non-traditional families Mother’s Day reading in class or at bedtime with preschoolers, toddlers, and young elementary students Gift givers shopping for inclusive children’s books for baby showers, birthdays, or holidays

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
36
Words
400
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD540L
Themes & topics
Books about holidaysBooks about momsBooks about familyBooks about parentsBooks about LGBTQ
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.4
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
182167
Publication
Published
May 5, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781452111902

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