The Families in My Neighborhood

A warm celebration of family diversity

In Aria's tiny village, there are only nine houses. But in each one of them, a whole universe is housed. From Sophie, whose grandparents never stop dancing, to Lulu, whose daddy was in a girl's body when he was a child, to Julie, who never knew her mommy and whose two daddies take great care of her, Aria introduces us to a wide range of family characteristics. How about your family--what is its magic?

Through Aria's eyes, children discover that the family structure is not unique and that the people who make it up can be very different from each other, as long as they care for one another. A true ode to love, tolerance, and open-mindedness, this story is perfect for starting a dialogue with young children on a variety of issues, such as blended families, LGBT parents, adoption, and many others.