This was such a cute little children's book!
It was simple, colourful and funny, yet it conveyed the right message: that you don't have to have a mom and dad to be happy. Sometimes, families can be two dads and that's okay.

Good:

Easy to read, fun illustrations. It's basically a friendly q&a between kids. The boy has questions and the girl answers them while depicting each of the questions.

There's nothing negative between the kids. She takes the questions lightly and he's just wanting to know how this works. Nothing questionable just an age appropriate elementary age book about a kid curious of different parents.

Bad:

Nothing that I can think of.

Recommend?

As usual, yes, it's adorable enough read for a kid to be entertained. Especially, if they have friends with gay parents. For in the classroom LGBT material for kids in some regions is still "taboo" so that is definitely a teeter-totter in whether appropriate for your classroom.

There is another one called "A Tale of Two Mommies", too!

Great book for kids to understand how families are differently composed. The main message is children are loved by their parents.

I am 100% here for any children's books that feature same-sex parents in a healthy light, and this little picture book was absolutely precious! I loved that neither of her fathers fit into any silly dichotomies or stereotypes - they were just her loving fathers!

Such a simple and well illustrated book that will clearly deliver a message of normality to children. There is nothing wrong with having two dads. This book makes that clear without even asking that question. It is simply two children having a discussion about how all of her needs and wants are met by both of her loving parents.

Such a beautifully illustrated book with a simple yet welcome message of inclusiveness. A young girl with two Dads explain how they both enrich her life. Charming book indeed

thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

4 stars.
This is one of those important books to help kids understand that in some families, there are two daddies. This answers some of the questions they may have. Its a really nice book which shows that although there is no mother, the daddies are capable of doing the 'female' jobs. This book shows that children with same gender parents are not (in my opinion) missing out on what that child needs in day to day life. Its a good book to start children on at a pretty young age as there are now more than just one type of family, (mother, father plus 2.5 kids). Definitely recommend.

A Tale of Two Daddies by Vanita Oelschlager is a wonderful picture book about families, friends, acceptance, and love. A little boy named Lincoln asks his friend about her two dads, Poppa and Daddy. His questions include Who braids your hair? Who cooks eggs and toast? Who helps with homework? Her answers are either Poppa or Daddy, and sometimes both. Bright colors with crisp lines on a white background make for dynamic pieces of art on each page. The dads are drawn from the waist down - one casual, one more formal. The kids are adorable. Additionally, at the end of the book, the illustrators give a step by step look at how these beautifully simplistic pictures were created. This is a happy picture book that promotes inclusiveness and makes it okay to ask questions. I look forward to reading A Tale of Two Mommies too! Great book!

<p>Oelschlager’s children’s picture book is a delightful read, expanding greatly on such an important topic in a relatively small piece of literature. Through the eyes of a child, Oelschlager demonstrates how a family with two dads or two moms is the exact same as that with one mom and one dad; the love and adoration shown in this beautifully illustrated picture books brings home the idea that love is love, which a mundane thing such as “gender” can’t restrict. The love I have for children’s literature grew immensely after reading this story!</p>

<p>STORY | PLOT</p>

<p>"A Tale of Two Daddies" follows two young children who are playing in the park, having a conversation about how the young girl protagonist has two daddies rather than one mom and one dad. In the book, the boy asks her questions about which parent does which task or duty, such as doing her braids and tucking her in at night. By the end of the story, the boy sees how her family is no different from his own, for both come from homes where their parents love them unconditionally.</p>

<p>The question and answer part of the story was not only really adorable, but very insightful. This dialogue shows how certain tasks and chores performed by parents are still stereotyped by gender roles in our society. Sad, but true. The wonderful thing though is Oelschlager’s ability to show that dads can braid hair as well as coach a soccer league; we don’t need to have one male and one female parent to do one or the other, and it most certainly doesn’t mean one gender is unable to perform tasks that are seen as too “feminine” or too “masculine”. I applaud you Oelschlager, for we so desperately need literature that shows hobbies and interests and talents aren’t defined by our gender but by what we enjoy doing!</p>

<p>CHARACTERS | CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT</p>

<p>The characters in "A Tale of Two Daddies" are limited to the boy and girl playing on the playground, in addition to the little girl’s “Daddy” and “Poppa”. None of the characters are given names, but that doesn’t make them any less likable. Through the girl’s description of her Daddy and Poppa, you can’t help but love these unnamed and unrevealed parents. Her description of how they care for her shows the wealth of love and nurture they provide – it’s so cute!</p>

<p>I also enjoyed how the boy isn’t accusatory towards the girl for having two dads; he’s simply curious about something he hasn’t been accustomed to seeing or hearing yet. This alone is a message that we should be more open to showing our own children or future children that families may not look like our own and how love isn’t so easily defined.</p>

<p>The only real character development is possibly the boy for he learns about a household with two dads is okay. However, I feel there’s personal development after you read this. You yourself grow, having a new perspective on family dynamics. It’s definitely an eye-opener book.</p>

<p>ARTWORK | ILLUSTRATIONS</p>

<p>Blackwood and Blanc’s illustrations are exceptionally delightful to look at while reading this story. Tremendously cute and aesthetically vibrant, the illustrations are very cartoon-like which I find are quite appealing to both children and adults. The drawings are definitely the focal point of the pages in the book, but it still doesn’t take away from the sentences. If anything, the pictures help reaffirm the emphasis that children can be loved and raised well even if they have parents of the same gender. Not only do you read the love through the story, you see the nurture and care the young girl receives through the drawings.</p>

<p>I simply loved going through and seeing the illustrations! How can you not love their work?!</p>

<p>LANGUAGE</p>

<p>The language is extremely simple, with no more than a sentence on each page. The dialogue matches that of a child, which I greatly appreciated for it reflects the characters more authentically. Rather than go into the complexity of the issue regarding LGBTQ+ rights, Oelschlager maintains this childlike aspect; simply put, how the young girl responds is simple and to the point since she’s at that point in her life where she hasn’t been taught that there’s something wrong with her family dynamic. It’s a superb teaching tool for children, for it’s easy to follow and it shows from an early age that having two moms or two dads is nothing to ridicule or be ashamed of.</p>

<p>FINAL THOUGHTS</p>

<p>Oelschlager’s "A Tale of Two Daddies" is a heartwarming picture book that wonderfully tells a story about acceptance and open-mindedness. Told through the supreme wisdom typically only found in that of a child, Oelschlager’s story shows what it truly means to love both your family and yourself. Is "A Tale of Two Daddies" on your TBR list?</p>

Fast-paced read. The story sits nicely on your tongue if you want to read it out loud. The pictures keeps the interest of a child. The book is great because it normalizes having two dads, and teaches children from an early age that a different type of family also has all the important roles that a traditional family has.

This is such a cute and funny way to tell a story about how loving and unique each family can be.

That description above say a lot about the book.
Story starts with two friends playing on playground. Boy named Lincoln is very curious that his girl-friend is having two daddies and he have a series of questions about chores that usually divided between mother and father. He wants to know which chore performed by who. The girl very sweetly and smartly answers them.

I liked how she called her two dads. Poppa and Daddy. In the begging only girl made me instantly like her. She was such a sweet and smart girl who patiently answered all questions by her curious friend. Discussion between them were written simple rhyme that children can easily understand. Both dads divided daily chore between them that they never let girl realize they were doing chore that were usually done by women. Illustrations were very bright and colorful with all required details.

Lesson from the story- It is very important to teach children that not to look differently at kids who have different family. This story told in very simple way that everyone should accept gay or different family and it also helps in bringing awareness that different kinds of family also do normal chores and love their children equally.

Overall, this was very cute story with simple yet important message.

I loved this book. I can only imagine how much children will enjoy it. Obviously, the exposure to kids to see this is amazing! We need to normalize this for kids who don't have two moms or two dads. Loved that aspect of it.
The art was bright, colorful and engaging. The actual story line was captivating and fast paced and witty.
The whole time I was aw-ing and laughing to myself.
Great Ready!

In the world we live in now, it's important that books like these are written to show our younger generation that love is love and two daddies are just as important as a mommy and a daddy, just a mommy, just a daddy, or a mommy and a mommy.

A Tale of Two Daddies is a sweet children's book which is a playground dialogue between a boy and girl. He notices that she has two dads and asks 'which one braids your hair, who fixes your breakfast, who can catch a frog, who tucks you in bed'? The prose is rhyming and illustrated beautifully and appropriately.

I really loved that the illustrations were from 'little kid' height and that the questions were age-appropriate and felt natural (and innocent) from a kid point of view. 'Who's your soccer coach, who helps you pick out your clothes, who loves you ('Both of course')'; things that kids ask one another.

The days when my own kids were this age are long behind me, but I certainly appreciate that this book normalizes family makeup without being strident or aggressive.

I remember when I was a kid, my best friend's parents got a divorce. It seems pretty ridiculous now (40+ years later), but at the time it was a BIG DEAL. She got bullied and teased about it.

I appreciated it very much that this book didn't make a huge hairy deal over the main character having two dads.

I want to think we're progressing toward understanding and acceptance as far as race, religion, tolerance, generosity etc etc go, though I'm not sure we are. At any rate, this little book (24 pages) is an entry in the positive side of the acceptance equation and a perfect length to become a favorite bedtime read (whatever form your family takes).

A final note: the authors and illustrator are philanthropists and educators and all profits from the book will be donated to charity.

Five stars

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher.

A Tale of Two Daddies by Vanita Oelschlager. Illustrated by Kristin Blackwood and Mike Blanc. VanitaBooks, LLC. Children's Fiction. LGBTQIA. This rhyming story focuses on a cute little girl with braids who has two fathers who are in a same-sex relationship; one is dressed more casually than the others. She answers a multitude of innocent questions from her little friends who are curious about this nontraditional family. Thanks to NetGalley and VanitaBooks for providing this ebook for review.

A wonderfully simple explanation of how a family with two Dads is just the same as one without. No hidden agenda, just family, and love. I think that this could be published in multiple languages and with diversity in parents and children.

The concept of this book is sweet and something that I think needs to be discussed more and early with children. Having two daddies or two mommies is something that is real and is okay. So, this story is a nice and simple introduction to this type of family. I did find the number of questions a bit tedious and it could have used more substance, but it was nice to show that both daddies are involved in their daughter's life. It would be nice to know her name, as well. The pictures are cute and bright. I'm not sure if it's because this version is a PDF file, but there would be two questions in a row, then the two answers would be on the next page. This was a bit odd and distracting. Perhaps the physical copy has the question and answer on the same page. Overall, it was a sweet story that can be shared with many.

I loved the book! Wonderful way to talk about this subject; the author presents the idea of having two dads in a seamless manner. She describes how the life of this little girl is not so different from others. A great book to have on hand by both parents and teachers.

It is a good book, unique for sure, but in a good way