Papa, Daddy, & Riley

Seamus Kirst

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ALA's 2021 Rainbow Book List Selection
NCSS-CBC 2021 Notable Social Studies Trade Book
One of Bank Street's 2021 Best Children's Books of the Year

"A must-have . . . this is a delightful celebration of what makes a family . . . . Holzwarth beautifully renders the characters in a variety of hues, making the diversity showcased throughout one of the book's defining features and adding to the emotional punch of the story. All of the families look different, but the love they share makes them the same. Absolutely recommended for all children's collections and sure to be a storytime winner." --Booklist Starred Review

Riley is Papa's princess and Daddy's dragon. She loves her two fathers! When Riley's classmate asks her which dad is her real one, Riley is confused. She doesn't want to have to pick one or the other. Families are made of love in this heartwarming story that shows there are lots of ways to be part of one.

Book Details

Publisher: Magination Press -- American Psychological As
Publish Date: May 5th, 2020
Pages: 32
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 10.10in - 8.10in - 0.60in - 0.75lb
EAN: 9781433832390
Recommended age: 05-09
Categories: • LGBTQ+ - Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual• Family - Alternative Family• Family - Parents

About the Author

Kirst, Seamus: - Seamus Kirst is a writer whose work has been published in The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Guardian, Teen Vogue, Forbes, The Advocate, and Vice. He lives in Brooklyn, NY.

Praise for this book

"A little girl with two dads confronts homophobia.... Sweet if not groundbreaking...."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"Real families everywhere will appreciate the book's encouragement and acknowledgement that love is what ties them together."-- "Foreword Reviews"

"Crayon and wash textures feature in Holzwarth's warm illustrations, in which moody shadows and backgrounds convey underlying emotions... the message--that what makes a family is love--is sound."-- "Publishers Weekly"

"In the end, Riley's dad helps her understand that families are all different in so many ways not just if they have two dads. No family is more valid than the other because what makes a family is love, not some arbitrary definition."-- "No Time for Flashcards"

STARRED REVIEW! "A must-have...this is a delightful celebration of what makes a family.... Holzwarth beautifully renders the characters in a variety of hues, making the diversity showcased throughout one of the book's defining features and adding to the emotional punch of the story. All of the families look different, but the love they share makes them the same. Absolutely recommended for all children's collections and sure to be a storytime winner." --STARRED review-- "Booklist"