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Gay/lesbian books for children

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LucyBucy · 11/07/2009 15:46

Can anyone recommend a good book for introducing the concept of same sex relationships to little children? I have a 2.5 year old who is a very advanced reader and I'm keen to redress the balance after reading a load of prince/princess books...

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LynetteScavo · 11/07/2009 19:04

[[http://www.amazon.co.uk/Daddys-Roommate-Wonderland-Michael-Willhoite/dp/1555831184 loveing the tash!]

LynetteScavo · 11/07/2009 19:02

I'm intrigued by "Daddys roommate"

LeninGrad · 11/07/2009 18:46

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suwoo · 11/07/2009 18:34

There are 2 sets of lesbian mums at DD's school. I had a hilarious conversation with DD, trying to explain how two ladies could still have biological children- after 10 minutes, she was like "nope, still don't get it".

She was quite happy just knowing they were 2 ladies who loved each other, my attempts at biology were quite unneccessary .

LeninGrad · 11/07/2009 18:09

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policywonk · 11/07/2009 17:49

It's good that you're 100 per cent tolerant monkey , but a lot of schoolchildren are deeply prejudiced about non-heterosexual people. Catch 'em with reasonable, non-prejudiced positions when they're young, IMO.

Very similar to the (very widespread) tendency to present a 'perfect' spread of ethnicity in young children's books, television programmes, etc. Nobody complains about that (do they?) or considers it 'odd'.

oodlesofpoodles · 11/07/2009 17:36

hello sailor- Andre Sollie

King and King

monkeyfacegrace · 11/07/2009 17:31

Sorry I didnt mean it like that, Im not adverse to the idea, I just think its a little odd to want to actively search out these books. Why not let kids be kids, live in a simple little world, and deal with these variations when they get older? I never knew gay people existed until I was about 12 and started secondary school, and Im 100% tolerent to people.

policywonk · 11/07/2009 17:19

Very young children are 'introduced' to the concept of male-female monogamy almost as soon as anyone starts reading to them. Why shouldn't they be introduced to the alternatives too?

Thandeka · 11/07/2009 17:17

Why on earth not? The earlier kids learn about diversity the more tolerant they are IMO.

Thandeka · 11/07/2009 17:16

Why on earth not? The earlier kids learn about diversity the more tolerant they are IMO.

monkeyfacegrace · 11/07/2009 16:57

Why would you want to introduce it to your 2.5yr old?

Thandeka · 11/07/2009 16:43

meant to add- i already have the book and my first DC isn't due til Feb!

Thandeka · 11/07/2009 16:42

I lurve "and tango makes three".

LynetteScavo · 11/07/2009 16:42

Your 2.5 year old can read?

LeninGrad · 11/07/2009 16:40

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DottyDot · 11/07/2009 16:03

Seriously... why don't you just talk to your 2.5 year old about different types of relationships as and when the subject arises?

I like the Todd Parr books which are very PC and have lovely pictures - both ds's loved his books when they were little.

I wouldn't worry about trying to find same sex relationship books for your 2.5 year old. Just find books with lots of different types of character in that aren't princes/princesses!

CharlieandLolasMum · 11/07/2009 15:54

you want lesbian stories for an advanced 2.5 year old ??

mrsmaidamess · 11/07/2009 15:47

Heh? Are gay and lesbian books the answer? What about Meg and Mog?

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