Belinda's Bouquet Leslea Newman (Author), Michael Willhoite (Illustrator) In this story, Belinda is taught to accept her weight and Daniel is taught to accept his two mothers. They realize that everyone and every family is different, like a garden of flowers. [Grade Level: K - 3]
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Daddy's Roommate Written by Michael Willhoite A young boy’s divorced father now lives with his boyfriend. He discusses how his father and his new roommate share life with one another. [Grade Level: K - 3]
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Daddy's Wedding Written by Michael Willhoite In this sequel to “Daddy’s Roommate”, Nick is asked to be the best man at his father’s and Frank’s wedding. In this story, Nick talks about the gathering of family and friends, the food and the ceremony. [Grade Level: K - 2]
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Uncle What-Is-It Is Coming To Visit!! Written by Michael Willhoite A brother and sister learn that their gay uncle is coming to visit. Their friends explain to them what “gay” means, through stereotyping before their mother could explain the true meaning, but when their uncle arrives they realize that what their friends had told them were false. [Grade Level: K - 6]
