Copyright Date:
2010
Edition Date:
2010
Release Date:
01/01/10
Pages:
24 pages
ISBN:
1-429-63980-6
ISBN 13:
978-1-429-63980-4
Dewey:
306.85
LCCN:
2009023390
Dimensions:
19 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Thu Apr 28 00:00:00 CDT 2022)
SCHUETTE, Sarah L. . Blended Families . ISBN 978-1-4296-3978-1 . LC 2009023382. SCHUETTE, Sarah L. . Foster Families . ISBN 978-1-4296-3979-8 . LC 2009023388. SCHUETTE, Sarah L. . Single-Parent Families . ISBN 978-1-4296-3980-4 . LC 2009023390. ea vol: 24p. (My Family Series). photos. further reading. glossary. index. Web sites. CIP. Capstone/Pebble Bks. 2009. PLB $18.65. PreS-Gr 2 These titles look at the structure of different types of families (no same-sex parents are represented). They have a reassuring tone and present matter-of-fact information. Each volume contains 110 words or less, and the large, clear text appears on clean white pages. The families photographed are of varying ages, races, and ethnicities. Each title ends with a similar sentence: "family members love each other." While this may or may not be true in readers' experiences, the books do remain completely positive about the various family situations. The FactHound Web site was easy to use; however, it recommends information from only one Web site, and only books in this series. To get to specific information about blended, adoptive, single-parent, or foster families, at least one link has to be followed. An adult helper would be needed to access this additional information. Lisa Crandall, formerly at Capital Area District Library, Holt, MI
Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Students explore and understand the meaning of family relationships. Great books from prompting value-oriented discussions on caring, sharing, and loving.