Books like Families are different by Nina Pellegrini


In this insightful children’s story, an adopted Korean girl discovers that her classmates come from a wide range of family backgrounds and forms. As she observes her peers, she gains new perspectives on the many ways families can look and how each one offers love and belonging.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Nina Pellegrini
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