Stocking up a kids’ bookshelf that actually reflects real life – all kinds of families, all kinds of love -v is one of the kindest things you can do for little people in your life. From sweet picture books about two mums or two dads to stories where same-sex parents are simply part of the world (as they should be), these are some brilliant titles to read at home or gift to someone little.
Heather Has Two Mommies by Lesléa Newman
A seminal children’s book about a girl named Heather who has two mums. It follows a simple, warm story of her everyday life and how her family is just one of many kinds of families out there. First published in 1989, it was one of the earliest widely recognised kids’ books to centre on lesbian parents.
And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson & Peter Parnell
Based on a true story from the Central Park Zoo, this picture book follows two male penguins who form a pair and raise a chick named Tango together. While not about human parents, it’s a beloved story of family, love, and teamwork, and is often recommended alongside books about same-sex parents.
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My Mommies Built a Treehouse by Gareth Peter & Izzy Evans
In this heartwarming rhyming tale, two supportive mums help their child build a treehouse from scratch – from picking the perfect tree to snuggling up inside with hot cocoa once it’s done. It’s a joyful, active story of a family working together on a fun project.
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My Daddies by Gareth Peter
Written by a dad with his own lived experience, this picture book follows a child with two dads – capturing everyday moments and the loving bond they share. It was created in response to seeing a lack of representation of families like theirs on bookshelves.
Stella Brings the Family by Miriam B. Schiffer
Stella has two dads and no mum – and she worries about how that will be received when she has to bring a parent to school for a special celebration. The story handles family diversity with heart and humour as Stella learns that love matters most.
Confetti by Dean Atta & Alea Marley
A colourful, joyful picture book about Ari discovering confetti everywhere – from birthday parties to the Pride parade. While it’s not explicitly about same-sex parents, it does feature Ari’s uncle’s wedding to his husband, and it’s a beautiful celebration of love, family, and life that resonates with inclusive families and rainbow communities.
Mommy, Mama, and Me by Lesléa Newman
A gentle board book that follows a child through a day with two mums – from playtime to bath time to bedtime. Perfect for very young readers or as a first book about family.
My mums love me by Anna Membrino and Joy Hwang Ruiz
A gentle rhyming story about a two-mum family.
The Pirate Mums by Jodie Lancet-Grant and Lydia Corry
The Pirate Mums is a joyful picture book about Billy and his two pirate-obsessed mums. Loud, loving and gloriously chaotic, it turns “embarrassing parents” into a swashbuckling adventure — and normalises same-sex families along the way.
Happy reading,
Nonchalant x
This article was written by one of our creative team writers here at Nonchalant Magazine.
