What Makes a Family?: A Let’s Talk picture book to help young children understand different types of families
By Molly Potter
Families may look different—but what surprising thing makes them all feel like home?
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What is What Makes a Family?: A Let’s Talk picture book to help young children understand different types of families about?
Families can look very different, but they all have something important in common: love and care. This colourful picture book introduces children to a wide range of families, including single-parent, blended, LGBTQ+ and adoptive families, as well as families formed through fostering. With clear explanations and familiar examples, it encourages children to notice and celebrate the ways families may be alike or different. A warm, accessible starting point for talking about family, relationships and belonging.
About the author
Molly Potter is a well-known author and former teacher who writes helpful and fun books for children. She is famous for her book 'How Are You Feeling Today?', which helps kids understand their emotions. Molly enjoys making tricky topics easier to talk about, and her books often include colourful pictures and practical advice.
Pages
32 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
2025
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