Heather Has Two Mommies

Heather Has Two Mommies By Leslea Newman and Illustrated by Diana Souza

I liked the story line of this book. I didn't think it was inappropriate in any regards. It was getting at the point that many families are unique. Some have two mommies, two daddies, only a mom, or stepparents. It was kind of cool that it took place in a school setting, and the teacher was very understanding. She used Heathers concern that her family was unlike any other, as a teachable moment. The teacher had the students all draw pictures of their families, and everyone had unique stories. This activity made it easier for the students to understand more about each other and appreciate the fact that each family consists of different parts.

The cover of this book had very vibrant colors all over, so I was not expecting it when I opened up the book and the illustrations were in black and white. I wished they would have been colored because it would have made it more fun. The pictures were fairly basic and in the center of the page. This was okay with me though because it gave more emphasis on the context of the book since it is such a huge issue being talked about. I did like on the pages after the students drew their families that it showed the child and then the actual picture they drew next to them. I thought that was a good idea