Stella Brings the Family
Stella Brings the Family
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Stella Brings the Family

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5 - 8
Reading age
36
Page count
11
Words per page
~329L
Lexile measure
May 5, 2015
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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

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holidaysmomsfamilyparentsLGBTQgirls and womenMother's Day

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781452111902
    Publication Date
    May 5, 2015
    Publisher
    Chronicle Books
    Page Count
    36
    Words Per Page
    11
    Reading Age
    5 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2013033259
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~329L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~J
    ATOS® Book Level
    2.4
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    182167
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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