Representation matters! It will never be said enough. A Tale of Two Mommies is beautiful and necessary piece of literature. In current times when erasure seeks to undo decades of work, this is a sweet and heartwarming book. It would make a great baby shower or adoption day gift!

I think it is important to have such discussions with your children. This book has cute illustrations and a simple story to help kids understand a same-sex relationship.

4 stars.

Thanks to Netgalley for this ARC.

I received a copy of this eBook from netGalley for a honest review.

What a wonderful way to show how a child can have two moms and they both be different, unique individuals to them. I think this book shows the importance of knowing who is mom and who is mommy to kids with same sex -parents. This book goes into what each one brings to the child and what qualities are important to him. A lovely picture book.

‘A Tale of Two Mommies’ by Vanita Oelschlager is a heartwarming children's book that explores the loving relationship between a child and his two mothers. Through a series of questions asked by curious children at the beach, the story addresses the everyday life and roles of a family with same-sex parents.

Plot: ★★★★☆
The plot is simple yet effective, focusing on the interactions between the child and his peers. The narrative gently introduces the concept of a family with two mommies, addressing the child's day-to-day experiences in a way that is relatable for young readers. The story is sweet and educational, presenting the idea of diverse family structures in a positive and natural manner.

Character: ★★★★☆
The characters are endearing, particularly the main child character who answers his friends' questions with confidence and pride. The two mommies are portrayed as loving and caring, fulfilling different parental roles in the child's life. The story emphasises the normalcy and warmth of their family dynamic.

Illustrations: ★★★★☆
The illustrations are bright and cheerful, perfectly complementing the text. They bring the story to life, with expressive characters and vivid beach scenes. The art style is appealing to children and adds a layer of visual engagement to the book.

Engagement: ★★★☆☆
Engagement may be a bit lacking as it isn’t the most groundbreaking story anymore. Society has come a long way since 2011, and the message this book conveys about gender roles and parenting might feel somewhat outdated. However, it still holds value for children who may not be familiar with or exposed to diverse family structures.

Readability: ★★★★☆
The language is clear and age-appropriate, making it accessible for young readers. The dialogue format helps to keep the text simple and direct, ensuring that the message is easy to understand.

Enjoyment: ★★★☆☆
Children who are familiar with or curious about diverse family structures are likely to enjoy this book. Its gentle tone and positive representation of same-sex parents make it a valuable addition to any child's library. While it may not be a highly exciting read, it is certainly a meaningful one.


‘A Tale of Two Mommies’ by Vanita Oelschlager is a thoughtful and beautifully illustrated book that celebrates family diversity. With its focus on love, understanding, and acceptance, it serves as an important resource for children in same-sex parent families or those learning about different family structures. The story is both educational and reassuring, making it a worthwhile read for young audiences.

pretty much the same thing as 'A Tale of Two Daddies' but the questions are different. Again, pretty illustrations with simple rhymes catered to kids.

Kids are curious. When two children on a beach have heard that their friend has two mommies, they asks what each mother does. Who does this or who does that. At the turn of the page, he answers the question. Sometimes it is Momma, sometimes Mommy, sometimes both or she does things himself. The facing page shows the friends asking another set of questions. The book lets kids with questions know that no matter how a family is structured, the parents lovingly take care of the child. The art work always shows just the mother's legs or occasionally her hands. This clever illustration choice keeps the focus on the child.

This book is the perfect companion for Oelschlager's A Tale of Two Daddieswhich shows a similar story with a child at the playground asking about his friend's two fathers. These two books provide a mirror that lets a child of an LGBT family see themselves. They also provide a window to other children that shows that if a friend has same sex parents, they are still just normal loving caregivers.

Equally cute as the previous book, A Tale of Two Daddies. The innocence of the questions should be how we all approach same-sex parents.

This was a cute, quick, short, read about having 2 moms and what that means for this kid. I kinda wish there was a bit more of an intro or ending.

A simple story with great representation of one type of families.

Thanks to NetGalley and VanitaBooks LLC for the eARC.

super cute book to show information and representation! not all families are the same but they're all beautiful in their own ways

Families that are not the nuclear family can confuse kids who exist in a mom + dad household. They think that their own reality is the "right" one, and why wouldn't they? Their family structure is represented in all the media that they see. A Tale of Two Mommies does an excellent job of breaking down stereotypes by asking child-like, naive questions. In the end, what matters is not the gender of our parents, but that they love and care for us. Great rhyme scheme, great illustrations, important message.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a free e-copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this book in exchange for my review! All opinions are my own.

Similar to the book this publisher published about children having two daddies, this book teaches children about what it is like to have two mommies. I have always held the opinion that no matter the gender of the parent (2 m, 2 f, 1m , 1f, etc.) all that matters is that the child is happy, loved, and protected. This book should be on every teacher and librarian's list because I strongly believe these are important lessons to instill in children from a very young age.

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This is a gently and lovely way to show the way the family of the little boy operates. The other children have questions about the fact that he has two mommies and want to know who helps him in different situations. The little boy answers those questions. The story shows the normality of this family and helps others understand. The pictures are basic but beautiful.

I absolutely adore this book. Not only is the art incredible, but the format is extremely well done. It is written as a kind of question-and-answer poem, with children asking their friend with same-sex parents which one of his parents does what in their domestic setting. I really love this book because it helps to remove the "who wears the pants" stereotype of a same-sex relationship. Not just with wlw or mlm couples, it is also important to remove stereotypes in heterosexual relationships as well--to stress the importance of equal effort with whatever skills each excel at. I love how the boy is not embarrassed about the questions and is answering them honestly. Both of his mothers have their own skills and utilize them to help their son become the best he can be. I also loved how he was saying that he did things himself rather than one of his mothers helping and loved how he specifically explains that both of his moms help a lot of the time. Children are naturally curious and topics like same-sex relationships or parents should not be something that is hidden from them. This book gives kids a safe space to ponder these questions whether they have heterosexual or homosexual parents. Definitely going on my to-buy list.

Lovely, sweet story of a little boy with two mothers. He explains his family structure to two other kids and as is the case in every family with two parents, different parents play different parts (one mother flies kites, the other is handy). I haven't read the first book, A Tale of Two Daddies, but as a queer someone with an untraditional family structure, I am always looking for diverse reads. Loved that this was matter-of-fact and the illustrations were great. Very much recommend.

Thank you, Netgalley and the publisher for the review copy.

This illustrated book has veru beautiful and sweet art!
The message go throught the illustrations, more than words and sentence and the message arrive clear and genuine: two mommies are two mommies and they do what mommies do. They help, listening, educating and play. But the kid is also capable to do some things alone, and this is important for how he will grow up.
I really apprecciated this tiny book.
I would have just liked to see an in-depth analysis of an example of the roles of the two mothers in managing the various family tasks.

This is beautiful way to show the normalcy of having two mommies (or two daddies) to children. My children have grown up being taught that anyone can love whomever they want, so while this isn’t groundbreaking to them it could be for kids who haven’t been raised in a home where loving everyone is taught!!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

The prose wasn't quite as smooth to me as A Tale of Two Daddies, but similarly I loved how simplistic the messaging is. Having two mommies is not only normal, it's great! Both of them play off each others' strengths and weaknesses just like any other parent combination, and then sometimes they come together as a team to help, comfort, and encourage. Love it.

This book was requested by a previous Lesbrary reviewer who did not finish or review it. In order to keep my Netgalley feedback up to date, I am submitting this review marking it as a DNF, though it was another reviewer who requested this.

This is a wonderful story about a boy with two mommies and great illustrations!! (: Everything about this book was wonderful down to how he described how his mommies help him to how both of them helps him when it comes to things.