When you have two mommies who sets up your campsite and who goes fishing with you?

The ideas that are shared in this book are very refreshing. A child with two same sex parents are not missing out on the things that children with one of each are experiencing. When you have two moms you still go camping and fishing.

Gender roles that once were attributed to men are things that women can do too and in a same sex relationship they still do these things to complete a family.

The one thing that I didn't like about this book was that they made the moms faceless and it kind of depersonalized the story. I think that it made it a little more confusing to know which mom was the one doing the activity. I read this to my 4 year old and I think that he was totally lost.

I just review the two dad version of this book as well! I have the same thoughts about this one — good representation, glad this story is being told, and cute illustrations.

This is a great book highlighting that having two moms is no different than having two dads, or a mom and a dad. In this family one mom helps the child with certain tasks and the other mom helps with other tasks, and they both come together to help with the really big stuff, just like any other family.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

Recently my daughter declared that a kid in her school having two daddies was "weird" and "not normal." I glanced at hubs, and we quickly communicated 2 different things at the same time. My eyes said "oh no! We have failed her!" Hubs was thinking "where did this thought come from?"

My daughter takes after hubs in the way she receives information. You have to throw it all at her, let her walk away to think about it and then she will come back with questions. One way to start that conversation with her is to read a book about it.

In a move I like to chalk up to fate, my daughter's class focused on the meaning of "different" and "same" and they used families to discuss how we all are different, but the same. I happened to find both A Tale of Two Mommies and A Tale of Two Daddies books at the same time, to help drive this point home.

We started with A Tale of Two Mommies, and it was perfect! Told in conversation style between children, a child with a mommy and a daddy is asking who does certain jobs in the house that are traditionally done by the dad. Who pitches the tent when they go camping? Who fixes things around the house? We stress that our kids can do anything they want, regardless of gender stereotyping, and this has been reinforced while watching Daniel Tiger as well. That part of the convo we could leave off the table, and instead focus on the "families are different but THE SAME" message she was hearing from school.

We read the book, and my daughter said she really liked it. I then followed it up quickly with A Tale of Two Daddies, where we see who kisses any boo-boo's, who does the birthday cake baking (that was awkward, because hubs and I don't bake - that's a convo for another day), and who tucks her in at night. Again, families are different, but the same.

I sent her away, and she came back to me a few minutes later with questions, as she tried to puzzle through the information we gave her. We had a great conversation and I think/hope/pray that she walked away understanding that there is nothing weird or strange about having two mommies or daddies. Only time will tell, but at least I know books like these are available to help us navigate new conversations.

A cute companion to the author's book 'A Tale of Two Daddies,' this one deals with a child with two mothers as opposed to two fathers. Again, the rhythmic, read-aloud pattern of the book makes this a fun read-along for younger kids, and the vivid art style is sure to keep them interested. With no judgment and a straightforward question-answer pattern to the book, it's sure to be a fun read for kids!

I received an electronic copy from VanitaBooks, LLC through NetGalley.
Delightful story about friends playing together and asking questions about one of their families. Matter of fact presentation of having two moms. Brightly colored illustrations emphasize the fun and play among the friends.

Another great book highlighting how some families are different. This book is about a child with two mommies. I reviewed the Tale of Two Daddies also. I loved how the author takes the subject and makes it easy and kids to understand with questions of which mommy does this or that. It’s a fun story with cute illustrations.

Thanks to the author, netgalley and Vanitabooks, LLC for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This is a wonderful story about with children who have two mommies! It is such a cute way to introduce a tricky subject but also a very important one. Other children are asking questions about which mommy does what which is very realistic because children are curious about things that are different from what they are used to. I love that children of all different races and cultures are represented in this story too!

This is such a cute LGBTQ+ picture book for children which breaks the gendered stereotypes of what a mother is supposed to do. The young boy in this book has two mothers and during a conversation with his friends at the beach, he answers their questions on which of her mother does what for him. The illustrations are beautiful and I would highly recommend everyone to read it!

What a cute children's story! This is perfect for helping young kids to understand that some kids have two moms, and that's ok! Two children ask a third about which mom does different things, and he answers them.
And even better, profits from the book go to charitable organizations!

What a cute book and so important! What I like about this book was the dynamic of a kid answering their friends' questions, common questions that call attention to the gendered perceptions of certain activities or nurturing tendencies. This is an important aspect about the book, because it shows adults that these cultural flags are very apparent to kids, while also communicating to kids that the issue of fixing something or comforting someone is not fixed in gender. Loved it.

Two kids are having a conversation about their two moms One child is asking the other which mom does what. The book is filled with the types of questions that kids ask when they see different families. Everything done is super sweet and perfect to open up the dialogue about what having two dads is like. This is a much-needed book about families! There is also a title called A Tale of Two Daddies that is the same format. I am so excited to see these published.

5 stars

We followed the conversation between three children, in which one of them has two mothers, and then the others ask questions about which one helps him with the most diverse things.
I found it interesting, but I found the questions strange, because it is as if each task was associated with a parent. And even with a father and mother, the division is not the same. A mom can coach a football team and a dad can bake a cake, so I think I find the questions strange.

Disclaimer: I received a free electronic copy of this book in exchange for an honest review via NetGally.

From the same author as A Tale of Two Daddies, this is an adorably illustrated children's book about a conversation between three kids at the beach. One little boy has two mommies, and the other two children, a boy and a girl, are asking questions in the format "Which mom does this?" The story format is two questions, two answers, repeat.

This story does a great job of normalizing different family structures, particularly those with "two mommies" as the title implies. It shows kids that it's okay to ask questions, and that a family of this structure is just as functional as one with a mom and a dad. That said, it does not prepare children in the little boy's position for unkind or difficult questions, nor does it demonstrate to other children that not all questions are polite to ask.

This is a sweet book about a little boy answering questions from other kids about his two mommies. This would be a great book to help kids understand that families are different and work just as well as what is considered "normal." The language and pictures are simple and the book is easily understood. I would recommend this book for kids aged 3-6. It would work well for a unit on differences and families.

Thanks to Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

There isn’t much to say. This is a cute little story about a boy with two moms and his relationship with them. It should be great for children to help normalise gay relationships. The rhymes were good, but there’s nothing about it that stands out as different.

A beautiful little book that might help explain to young children, that having two moms is just the same as having a mom and a dad. The only critique I can give is the age recommendation on goodreads, where an age group of 4 to 8 is given. I would suggest to change that from 3 to 5, as the art and writing definitely target a very young audience.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the free review copy.

***Advance Review Copy provided through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I don't really have much to say about this except that it's kind of cute and should be read to children to help them understand same-sex relationships from a young age.

A Tale of Two Mommies
By: Vanita Oelschlager and Mike Blanc
5.0 / 5.0

I loved this picture book. It is very important to show that having two mommies does not mean that life will be any different. The other children are asking which mom does this and that and yes, each mom does certain things, but the child’s life is not worse because of it. The child has a life just like the other kids.
This is an important book to display/put in the spotlight for pride month. Most picture books I have seen are with two dads, but it is important to show that the other way is perfectly fine too. It might even help some people be okay with same sex marriages/couples. Showing children that it is okay to have same sex parents at a young age is important. They need to know that there is nothing wrong with who they choose to love.



Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tale-Two-Mommies-Vanita-Oelschlager/dp/0982636679/ref=sr_1_1?crid=KPT5Y8BBT5TU&dchild=1&keywords=a+tale+of+two+mommies&qid=1591390470&sprefix=a+tale+of+two+momm%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1

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This review will appear on June 6, 2020.

A lovely, modern book for kids which is really important for inclusivity and representation. Diverse families exist and kids should be able to see their family reflected in the stories they hear and see. This brightly illustrated book gives that to kids with two moms, and helps other kids to see diversity they might encounter in life. School classrooms and libraries should have this on the bookshelf.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for letting me read an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.