I absolutely adored this!

Children’s books are perfect to illustrate the most complicated things, or at least that’s what I think so since we adults are pretty much complicate everything.
A Tale of Two Daddies is a short book that show us the perks of having two dads. Poppa and Daddy are the way this little girl calls them and from the very beginning we see how both of these men take care of her, just like any parent would.

I love seeing different types of families, especially when you can feel the love pouring out of the pages. A family should provide love and respect, but also, it should teach you how to be a nice person to others too. Kindness is very much needed any time, any place. And kids nowadays have the opportunity to learn about diversity and make this world a better place.

WOW. Such a wonderful story with fabulous arts. The book is written in rhymes so it will be an easy read for your kiddo to understand why someone may have two dads while the others has a mommy and daddy.

The artwork is its highlight. It brings me a lot of memories about children playground. You should read out loud for your kiddo to open up their minds about diversity and acceptance of being gay.

Two thumbs up!

A Tale of Two Daddies is a cute way to introduce kids to same-sex parents as something normal, and it did such a great job. The story follows a little girl and curious friend who asks her questions about which of her parents help her with certain things. The art is charming and the ending is absolutely delightful. I'll definitely be getting this one for my friends' kids!

This is one of those stories that sits with you. Not because it was sad or hard to read, but because how easily children are accepting. A big point of the story is the fact that boy never once makes a joke about her having two dads. He was just curious like any young child would be. Never once did he make her feel uncomfortable.

We need more books like these.

This book is about two friends at the playground. A boy is asking the questions to a girl who has two daddies. He is trying to understand what it means to have two daddies. He is most likely used to different gendered parents who have stereotypical roles. Although, the children do not call each other by name, it is clear that they are friends. As is it is common with same sex parents, they are called two different affectionate names, in this book-Daddy and Poppa. It is clear that both adults perform parenting roles, and are sensitive to her needs and feelings. The most important thing is that she knows that she is loved by both of them. There are too many questions that are asked while the two children are actively engaged the playground. However, I would recommend this book to children between four and eight. The language is child-like and provides comfort for the child who this book is being read to. The illustrations are humorous and help to keep the story flowing.

A Tale of Two Mommies and a Tale of Two Daddies are two short picture books aimed at children between the ages of 4 and 8 with the purpose of helping them navigate the world of families and diversity.
Written by Vanita Oelschlager and illustrated by Mike Blanc and Kristin Blackwood, they immediately caught my attention as I’m always on the lookout for books that my daughter, who also has same-sex parents, will be able to relate to when she’s old enough.
Let me start by saying that I will happily share these two books with her once she becomes more interested in looking at them rather than chewing them! The illustrations are cute and fun and I liked that the conversation unfolding throughout the pages happens at child-level, with all the curiosity and candidness that only children can muster.
From an adult perspective, you could argue that both books can perpetuate gender stereotypes that we should strive to suppress. Not all mums like baking and not all dads can fix bicycles so it’s not the end of the world if a child doesn’t have a mum or a dad to do those things. Cakes will still be eaten and bicycles will still be fixed.
Having said this, these books work on a simpler level. I mean, they’re books for children rather than essays on same-sex parenthood. They’re not trying to beat stereotypes, they’re just trying to entertain children. Their message goes beyond gender roles. It all comes down to love. Regardless of your family composition, you, as a child, are loved. That’s it.

Children's books are not usually part of my reading repertoire, but when I saw the subject matter of both "A Tale of Two Mommies" and "A Tale of Two Daddies," I simply had to pick them up.

Growing up, LGBT-themed children's books were absolutely out of the question -and still are in my area. That's why these books are so timely, essential and groundbreaking. And having worked with kids as an ESL tutor, I find it astonishing (and sometimes scary) just how much TV shows and books teach and shape the young minds.

I truly loved these little books. Their strongest suit is by far the heartwarming illustrations. Starting with the covers, the fact that we see a joyful child playing with his or her same sex parents paints a very positive picture of an LGBT family, especially since we are not influenced the parents' faces in any way. However, I believe that "A Tale of Two Daddies" would benefit from introducing some racial diversity to its characters, ideally one of the dads.

As the stories begin, only "A Tale of Two Daddies" has an introductory page in which a friend asks about the protagonist's same sex parents. Since the kids are smiling and playing, it's a nice and casual introduction which depicts the normality of LGBT parenthood. This is not the case in "A Tale of Two Mommies" where the story dives straight into scenes of children asking the protagonist which mommy helps him with certain daily activities. This is of course presented in a playful and happy way in both books, but it works out a lot better in "A Tale of Two Daddies" for the following reasons:
- only one other child asks the questions about the parents instead of two which is the case in "A Tale of Two Mommies," as this comes out a bit intimidating, like an interview;
- the names Daddy and Poppa and different enough while Momma and Mommy get too confusing, especially when the kids use terms "mom" and "mommy" interchangeably as well;
- race. While I would have preferred there to be more diversity, at least racial homogeneity doesn't come out as oddly as the "A Tale of Two Mommies" where it looks a bit like the protagonist, a black boy, is questioned by two white friends.

These may be problems which readers would probably overlook, but this being such a significant undertaking in children's literature, I believe they should certainly be addressed. Regardless, these little books are wonderful and I would definitely read them with my kids as a future mom in a heterosexual marriage.

*Thank you to the Publisher for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A Tale of Two Daddies by Vanita Oelschlager is so cute! It's full of childhood innocence and curiosity as a young boy asks questions about a girl's two fathers. The questions are so honest and simple, wanting to know about which parent helps in which situation. The answers really showcase the girl's love for her parents. This is a sweet simple story with adorable illustrations and would be appropriate even for very young children.

Thank you to NetGalley and VanitaBooks, LLC for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A fun picture book about a little girl having a conversation with a friend about her two dads. The illustrations are colorful and charmingly simple, and the rhyming pattern makes it fun to read. I love that this book shows that same-sex parents are normal and natural, and also shows kids that it's okay to be curious and ask questions. My only complaint is that in some places the rhyming feels a but clunky, and I felt that the end came abruptly and needed one more verse. However, overall, I would recommend this book as a great read for anyone with young children.

Lots of other books out there that will explain same sex parenting better. Additional choice for both home and school libraries.

mais um livro que facilmente eu compraria pra ler na escola pras minhas crianças! Nos tempos em que vivemos é muito importante que retratemos com naturalidade os varios tipos de familias existentes! Fiquei tocada com a história!

I am in love with this book! A Tale of Two Daddies is so sweet. It is lovely to read a book that addresses LGBT family dynamics the way children do... with curiosity! Dialogue between the two children is kind and I adore that the drawings are viewed from a child's eye level (pants level).

As a clinician, I’m always looking for books to use in therapy with children (and adults). Books provide a safe way for children to connect with emotions and feelings of the characters in the story. Representation is so important. This was one of those books that allows children to see themselves in.

A Tale of Two Daddies by Vanita Oelschlager is a great companion book to A Tale of Two Mommies by the same author. They are both good books to add to your library if you want to show your children that there are different ways a family can look like. Both parents participate in tasks that are traditionally seen as masculine or feminine, which shows that there is not always the stereotypical "mom or "dad" in every family. Once again though, it IS very repetitive and may get old quickly if you have children that want the same book read over and over again. This one also includes the same step-by-step how-to for the illustrations by Kristin Blackwood and Mike Blanc.

Another brilliant book from Vanita Oelschlager. In this book we see a conversation between a boy and a girl about her two dads: Poppa and Daddy. Both fathers have slightly different roles in her life but it is clear that they both love her very much.

It is always brilliant to see LGBTQ+ themes, especially within children's book and this book provides great representation.

This book would be good for young children to learn that having two male parents is the same as having mixed gender parents. Simple and to the point at a level that a young child could get the message. Love and caring is part of being a family and parent - simply and directly.

A Tale of Two Daddies is a wonderful, charming, little story that brings to light some very important issues (in a very friendly way!).

Our little friend has two Daddies - Poppa and Daddy. Poppa is good at braids, Daddy takes care of her when she's scared. They split all of the important Daddy related items, because she has two wonderful Daddies to help her out! She explains to her new friend all of the fun ways Poppa and Daddy help her.

The book is very simple and sweet. It's perfect for young readers and is a wonderful way to explain to kids why their friend might have two Moms or two Dads. The book is progressive and positive, and I love that. It works in all of the best ways.

I absolutely love the cartoon-y pictures. I think it fits the theme well and is very engaging. There's lots of colours and not too much to drain your attention away from the story. Near the end of the book, it gives a little example for how the art was made and that made this story even better. I thought it was very cool to see how they made the effects be softened!

Overall, this is another must read gem in the children's fiction department. Pick up this picture book, because it is so totally worth it.

This is so cute. Such an easy read and I loved reading about life with two daddies from a kids perspective. As a future teacher I would recommend this to all the kids in the world.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a free copy of these books in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.

In our first story A Tale Of Two Mommies we have a trio of young friends hanging out at the beach. One of the little ones has two mommies. This leads the other two children to ask questions of which mommy helps in certain situations. In our second story A Tale Of Two Daddies we explore the same concept except with two daddies and this time there are two children playing at the park. Both stories show children's curiosities through questions of parental duties when there isn't a mommy and daddy to split them but rather two mommies or two daddies.

I thought these stories were adorable. I loved the way the children's curiosity was shown as simple curiosity and nothing more. It was innocent and sweet. Told in a fun rhyme this story is sure to capture the attention of any little one who reads it. The pictures were bright, colorful and simply adorable in both books. I think these are both great books to educate young children about LGBT+ families.

I can appreciate children’s books that normalize all kinds of families. This is a great example of normalizing without othering. The illustrations are eye catching and the text is simple without being preachy. It’s a sweet story of a conversation between 2 young children, one of whom has 2 fathers. The back and forth is cutesy ( but in a way that will appeal to both caregivers and children). My 5 year old really liked this one because, even though they weren’t all accurate scenarios for her family situation (she has 2 dads) it was relatable to her and she really enjoyed the simplicity of the language and the pictures. I would recommend it!

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.