Shelley Rotner is the award-winning author and photo-illustrator of
more than thirty books. She lives in Northampton,
Massachusetts.
Sheila M. Kelly is a clinical psychologist who practiced for thirty
years in western Massachusetts. A native of Saskatchewan, Canada,
she currently lives in Austin, Texas.
Shelley Rotner is the award-winning author and photo-illustrator of more than thirty books. She lives in Northampton, Massachusetts. Sheila M. Kelly is a clinical psychologist who practiced for thirty years in western Massachusetts. A native of Saskatchewan, Canada, she currently lives in Austin, Texas.
"Families is truly a celebration of diversity. . . . [It] should
find a place in day-care centers, preschools, libraries, and homes,
as it provides adults with a vehicle to address the beauty of
difference before youngsters begin to think it is a
problem."—Booklist
"Vibrant photographs—especially action shots—will capture
children's attention, build language skills, and, one hopes, start
conversations."—Kirkus Reviews
"Winsome, clear photographs are accompanied by brief, large-font
text. This celebration of differences is further enhanced by the
inclusion of women in head scarves, a dad in a wheelchair, and
multigenerational groupings. . . . A great way to introduce the
concept of diversity among families."—School Library Journal
"This book emphasizes the importance of a strong family narrative
formed through conversations between family members across
generational lines. Illustrating the book with Rotner's
always-amiable color photographs of families . . . strengthens this
emphasis and showcases the diversity of experiences in contemporary
family structures."—The Horn Book Guide
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