Stella Brings the Family
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4.5 • 6 Ratings
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
Stella's class is having a Mother's Day celebration, but what's a girl with two daddies to do? It's not that she doesn't have someone who helps her with her homework, or tucks her in at night. Stella has her Papa and Daddy who take care of her, and a whole gaggle of other loved ones who make her feel special and supported every day. She just doesn't have a mom to invite to the party. Fortunately, Stella finds a unique solution to her party problem in this sweet story about love, acceptance, and the true meaning of family. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
It's time to celebrate Mother's Day in Stella's class. Everyone has a female parent coming, including Howie, who has two mothers. But Stella is the only kid in her class with two fathers. And while her school is clearly progressive and multicultural, her peers are nonetheless perplexed (even Howie asks, "But who reads you bedtime stories like my mothers do for me?"). When Stella realizes that several people in addition to her fathers play maternal roles in her life, the problem is solved, although it does add quite a few folks to the guest list. "For Father's Day," Stella promises her exhausted teacher, "she wouldn't bring nearly as many people." First-time author Schiffer and Clifton-Brown (Big Bouffant) make a great team. The writing is warmhearted but sharply observed, while the winsome artwork which features a cast of roundheaded, eager-eyed children it's tightly focused and smartly composed. Much like the TV show Modern Family, this story seems as light as a souffl , but actually offers plenty of food for thought. Ages 5 8.
Customer Reviews
Stella brings the Family
Excellent book. Not everyone has a mommy or a daddy. But doesn't mean they are not love.