A Family is Love, And It's Just Right for Us
Two moms, twin boys, a great delight. Our family's perfect, and it's just right!
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A beautifully rhymed story that empowers children to stand up to bullies, embrace who they are, and celebrate the family that makes them feel safe and loved.
A Children's Book About Diverse Families
A Family Is Love is a heartwarming children’s story that celebrates the many ways families are formed. Through engaging illustrations and gentle storytelling, this book encourages children to appreciate differences, understand empathy, and recognize that love is what truly defines a family.
“A powerful message for every classroom.”
“Beautiful, inclusive, and needed.”
A Family is Love, And It's Just Right for Us
A Beautiful Children’s Book Celebrating All Types of Families
There’s no one way to be a family, only love. Every child deserves to feel like they belong. This inclusive story celebrates strength, blended families, and diverse homes with warmth and honesty. Help your child feel seen, safe, and proud of who they are and where they belong.
Ideal for ages 7–12.
Book Details
Author: Jessie Hionis
Category: Children’s Picture Book
Themes: Family, inclusion, empathy, kindness, diversity, acceptance bullying
Language: English
ISBN (Paperback): 978-1-7381100-0-1
ISBN (eBook): 978-1-7381100-1-8
Kid's book about diverse families and bullying.
Diverse families
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Key themes explored in the story
• Diversity and inclusion
• Bullying
• Discovery and acceptance
• Family and community
• Strength and confidence
• Global awareness for children
• Family and love
Teacher & Classroom Discussion Questions
What do Dylan and Derek have in common?
Tell me about your family?
How do you stand up to bullies? Do you do it in a positive or negative way?
What does it mean to be or to have something different? How do you accept things that are different?
Did you ever see anyone get teased or bullied? What did you do? How did you feel?
If you were Dylan and Derek, and someone teased you about something or someone you love, how would you react?
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The story behind this story
The story behind this story
Inspired by a true story of love, selflessness, perseverance, and determination, A Family is Love, And It’s Just Right for Us was written as a gift for Jessie’s new sister Kim and her family. Kim saved Jessie’s biological sister’s life by donating her kidney in 2021.
Family
A Family is Love, And It's Just Right for Us!
A peek at Jessie's new family, Kim, Dylan, Derek and Patty, who are featured in A Family is Love, And It's Just Right for Us
Having two moms is a gift! And having two wonderful moms is a treasure.
Jessie with Dylan and Derek, after the life-saving sacrifice their mom Kim made to save Jessie's biological sister's life.
A selfless donation made for an everlasting new family.
Jessie can't imagine life without her new sister and her family!
A Family is Love, Period!!!!!
A Family is Love, And It's Just Right for Us is a wonderful tool to encourage discussions of family values, acceptance, diversity, strength, courage, and inclusiveness. Jessie Hionis, with over 3 decades of teaching experience, aims to share her expertise with bullying through this beautiful story about family, love, and positivity.
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