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This books is a totally cute comic of LGBT community people from a child's curiousity.
I loved this book more than a tale of two daddies. Since it happens in the beach instead of playground its so fun.
I recommend this book to every age group.
I am really gald I picked up this book.

This was a quick, cute rhyming children's story about a little boy who has two mother's who he refers to as "mommy" and "momma." I enjoyed reading this story to my daughter and the best part about it is it's not complicated; the author doesn't go into details a child wouldn't understand about why the boy has two moms, the story illustrates other children asking the main little boy what each mommy does for him such as who helps him when he scraps his knee. There is nothing heavy about this book, it is light and innocent, just as children are, saying "hey this little boy has two moms that do normal parental things for him, and that's ok." Lovely perspective!

I am so glad that I picked up <i>A Tale of Two Mommies</i> by Vanita Oelschlager. Honestly, we need more books like this. They are so immensely important to children and I’m truly sick of the people who seem to think that young minds should not be exposed to the idea that families like the one in this book are good and should be normalized. Frankly, I would love to buy this for my niece, just as I bought her the Marlon Bundo book that John Oliver came out with several months ago.

<i>A Tale of Two Mommies</i> features a young boy and his two friends as they hang out at the beach with his mothers. They ask questions as curious minds are often to do and the little boy answers them honestly and happily. There is no judgement among the three children, just curiosity, the truth, and the obvious happiness of a boy who is loved by both momma and mommy. And it was heartwarming.

The illustrations were gorgeous, depicting a diverse set of characters as they swam in the water and ran about on the sand. I’ve seen many children’s books that have subpar illustrations and this book was not one of them. Each image is drawn beautifully and perfectly captures the scenes described as the young boy tells his friends about how both his moms are there for him when he scrapes his knee or gets scared at night, but of course they’re different as well for one mom has all the tools to fix everything and the other is the one to bake something sweet.

I truly loved this book and can’t wait to get a copy to my niece.

A Tale of Two Mommies is an excellent book for home and school libraries. It reflects that, in families, adults take care of their children with love. In a rhyming cadence, questions are asked and answered about which female parent meets her son's needs in different situations. Sometimes it is one mother, sometimes the other and sometimes the little boy can take care of himself. This book is an easy and positive way to teach children that there are many kinds of families and that they are all alike in so many important ways.
This book is a companion to the author's book A Tale of Two Daddies.

This book was absolutely adorable and needed. While books about same-sex parents are slowly becoming more mainstream, this is the first book I have read of this kind. Books like this one are definitely needed for children from all backgrounds in order to understand this family dynamic. What was unique about this book and what I really liked about it was that explains how a child might answer questions that they will be asked by other kids and helps children understand how they might answer these questions. I would definitely recommend this book to any parent. I would give this title five stars out of five.

A fun children's book set out in rhyme about a boy that has two moms. Aims to debunk gender stereotypes concerning the roles of mothers and fathers. Here, neither mommy has a special role in the household, but each contributes to the daily routine and the boy's upbringing. Cute and lovely.

Thanks to netgalley for providing a digital review copy.

Similar to "A Tale of Two Daddies", this book follows a boy who has two mothers. Using a rhyming pattern, the story follows a question/answer format of what the mommies do for their son. This book is wonderful for sharing diverse families with children in a way that shows the family as normal. I enjoyed this book and "A Tale of Two Daddies" and would recommend/share both books with students.

I like the illustrations and I like the idea behind this book. We definitely need more children's books with LGBTQAI representation and families. However, while the format of the story was easy to follow, the text left something to be desired.

Great children's book about how diverse different families can be. Great illustrations, and great message.

"A Tale of Two Mommies" is a story about a child and their mommies. I suppose the child is pictured as a boy, but I like to not make assumptions. The child's friends ask which mom does what and the child answers, all in a nice rhyme.

It's not the most well-thought-out story I've ever read in a children's book. but it is sweet, with nice illustrations. I understand that at book like this is supposed to teach children that there is nothing wrong with having two parents of the same gender - that there, in fact, is no difference at all. A parent is a parent, nothing less, nothing more. I do prefer stories where it's not really mentioned, though - where two mommies or two daddies just exist, naturally, and no one questions it or explains it. But, of course, explaining is probably needed, as well.

I'll probably translate this and read this to my kids, to see what they think - my five-year-old usually likes books with everyday-stories.

/ Denise

This book is short, simple, and sweet. I liked the rhythm of the story and it would be fun to read aloud to little ones. I liked the question/answer format. I also liked how sometimes the child said that he was the one to do certain things for himself instead of relying on one of his moms. The illustrations of this book are colorful, beautiful, and engaging.

This is a cute book in which the friends of the main character (who has two mommies, mommy and momma!) ask him questions about his family. I could see prefacing this book with how we ask people questions (like asking if it’s okay to ask.. people aren’t always in the mood to answer your questions and don’t owe you that!) in order to practice some of those skills. That being said, I appreciated the format because as I’ve taught students in LGBTQ+ families, their friends often do have sincere questions about how their family ‘works’. Who does what? Which one is mommy or momma? What should I call them? Etc. I like the way this accepts the sincerity of kids questions while also celebrating the student answering them. Again, I’d definitely go over identity-question asking if I used this in a classroom! Glad this one exists. Thanks to the publisher, Vanita Books, for sharing this ARC wirh me!

This was a really cute book that brings up a discussion about lgbtq relationships in a way that will help kids understand different family units. This is a book that my wife and I will share with our kids in the future.

Thank you NetGalley and VanitaBooks for allowing me to check this out.

A Tale of Two Mommies is a beach conversation among three children. One boy asks another boy about having two mommies. A young girl listening in asks some questions too.

This was just as cute as A Tale of Two Daddies.
A great way to get kids engaged and educated on blended families without any of the usual awkwardness you find in books discussing blended families.
Just a couple of kids asking and answering questions.
Since blended families are just a family like any other I really enjoyed the way this author has chosen to discuss them with all the innocence tiny humans have.
Fun pictures and a day at the beach hanging out.
Totally something to share with all the tiny humans in your life!

Look, I'm more neutral that liberal. My answer for the most pressing political questions are "well, it depends on the individual". I hate grouping people into clumps of right and left wing. Most people around me know that my views range from Jordan Peterson to Stephen Colbert - my beliefs exist on a spectrum of politics. So I love it when books like this come about that just spread love and equality in the right way to kids and adults alike.

The book does so in a format where the little boy's friends ask the questions, and he answers them. It's also a way to show the children with heterosexual parents that there's no strangeness about it. Kids are naturally curious and need to find out before prejudice is dropped on them.

A tale of two mommies is fantastic. It not only highlights that there is nothing wrong with having gay parents, but it also highlights the stereotypes of gender roles.

This book really highlights the question: why DO you care if someone ELSE is gay? How does it affect YOUR life? It doesn't. It really doesn't. Get over yourselves, people.

And don't get me started on the illustrations - they are gorgeous!!! They flow and give a flair of freedom - to me, it almost represents a freedom that wasn't there before. The freedom to love who you want to love.

I also love that there are things only the little boy likes to do! :)

The other aspect of the book I enjoyed immensely is that the mothers' faces are never shown. why? Because anyone can be a gay mom. The author tries to deflect the stereotypes that gay looks a certain way. I love it! The only clues you are given are more feminine or more masculine hands - and even then the "hands" perform actions that don't go according to gender roles.

Recommended for : Everyone. Besides that, I think this is important for adoptive (or with biological kids) gay parents who would really benefit for having this story for their little one. I really recommend this one to teachers, who can spread love and equality by reaching out to many different kids.

Thank you to Vanita Oelschlager, VanitaBooks, LLC, and NetGalley for the advanced reviewer copy of “A Tale of Two Mommies” in return for an honest review.

On the heels of recently reviewing “Phoenix Goes To School,” the children book about a transgender child going to elementary and being in school for the first time, I absolutely wanted to do “A Tale of Two Daddies” and “A Tale of Two Mommies.”

I am very pleased at the turnout of all three of these books and about the idea of addressing all these questions children have about these subjects, about their friends, and their friends parents. I will be giving out copies of all three of these to my nieces and nephews in the future.

1) Captivating illustrations
2) Good theme
3) Big text suitable for children
4) Simple language
5) Real life characters
6) Conversational type is interesting, but little repetitive feeling

Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to read this for free in exchange for an honest review.

Simply adorable & a must read for all ages. It is rare that children's book captures the importance of just how many types of people are in this world-- no matter race, gender, sexuality, We are just recently beginning to see more and more coming of age books that include diversity and I love it!

Mommy & Momma 🙌🏻❤️

Thanks to netgalley for this one, I really enjoyed this one because it seemed really real as if this conversation could happen with children today. Hopefully this book will introduce lgbtq relationships to kids in a great way, I certainly think it will.

A cute picture book which normalizes having two moms with innocent children questions and nice drawings.
I don't know whats the target audience but I sure think it could be a book for kindergardens.