5/28/2023 0 Comments Book families families familiesThe one thing I will say that the book lacks in is diverse names. There is no direct assumption that the animals are made to represent one culture simply because the book is about families. The book does not address culture or language. Most of the animals are not dressed which indicates that just because an animal is wearing pants does not mean it has to be a boy. There is a clear indication of types of gender suggested in facial features. Each family has a variety of both boys and girls who represent the children. The gender roles chosen in the book are different. This is also great for students to recognize that families come in all shapes and sizes. They have animals ranging from as large as a hippo to as small as a spider. The animals chosen are diverse in color, shape and size. The animals chosen for each type of family (Divorced, Single Parent, Grandparents, Step-Parents, Aunts, Uncles, 2 Moms, 2 Dads etc.) are randomly selected and display no direct correlation between illustration and type of family being described. Animals are used to describe different families that children may come from and see around them. This book does a great job at addressing diversity with in relationships.
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