Written and Illustrated by Todd Parr
Age level: Preschool-Grade 2
Theme: Family, Acceptance, Celebrate differences
Age level: Preschool-Grade 2
Theme: Family, Acceptance, Celebrate differences
Summary:
The Family Book is about all types of families. It discusses the similarities and differences within every family. Some families are big, some are little, some families have 2 parents and some have step-parents, but all families like to hug each other! This is a feel good story with colorful illustrations children will love. This book has been banned in Illinois because it discusses a family who has same-sex parents. This bool allows children to have a better understanding that families have differences.
PreReading Activity:
What is a family?
Who are some people in your family?
Post Reading Activity:
Write one thing that you feel makes your own family special or different. Talk as a class about what makes different families similar and different, and how it might feel when your family seems different from others.
Work in pairs. Share one thing that you feel makes your own family different and special. Talk about how you think that difference makes you special.
Draw a picture of your family. Show what makes your family different and special.
When the portraits are done, hang them in the classroom to show a family gallery.
About the author:
Todd Parr is the author and illustrator of over 30 children's books. Parr grew up in Rock Springs, Wyoming. In 1995 he moved to San Francisco, California where he pursued a career as an artist. Wikipedia
Reflection:
I think this is a wonderful book that celebrates differences in each family. Showing children that families can be different and that it is ok can be a powerful message to children. It is a great way for students to get to know each other and to learn more about each other. This would be a wonderful activity for the beginning of the year to help create a classroom community.
The Family Book is about all types of families. It discusses the similarities and differences within every family. Some families are big, some are little, some families have 2 parents and some have step-parents, but all families like to hug each other! This is a feel good story with colorful illustrations children will love. This book has been banned in Illinois because it discusses a family who has same-sex parents. This bool allows children to have a better understanding that families have differences.
PreReading Activity:
What is a family?
Who are some people in your family?
Post Reading Activity:
Write one thing that you feel makes your own family special or different. Talk as a class about what makes different families similar and different, and how it might feel when your family seems different from others.
Work in pairs. Share one thing that you feel makes your own family different and special. Talk about how you think that difference makes you special.
Draw a picture of your family. Show what makes your family different and special.
When the portraits are done, hang them in the classroom to show a family gallery.
About the author:
Todd Parr is the author and illustrator of over 30 children's books. Parr grew up in Rock Springs, Wyoming. In 1995 he moved to San Francisco, California where he pursued a career as an artist. Wikipedia
Reflection:
I think this is a wonderful book that celebrates differences in each family. Showing children that families can be different and that it is ok can be a powerful message to children. It is a great way for students to get to know each other and to learn more about each other. This would be a wonderful activity for the beginning of the year to help create a classroom community.
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