9/30/09

We Belong Together

Author/Illustrator: Todd Parr

Publisher: Little, Brown and Company

Publication Date: 2007

Genre: Multi-cultural

Audience: Gr. Pre K-2

Overview: This heartfelt picture book talks about adoption without actually using the word and shows what it means to have a family and what families can do for each other. Every page is covered in bright illustrations and shows families of all different types of color and gender.

Activity: Have the students draw a picture of the members of their household so they understand that all families are different.

Reviewer’s Name: Alex Corbutt