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 🙌🏻❤️

I love this - perfect for a primary school setting. Wonderful to see diverse representation of families and so important for young children to see this reflected in the books they read.

<i> This book was sent to me in exchange for an honest review. </i>
2nd: (reviewed together with A Tale of Two Daddies): Part of the same series, both books are written by Vanita Oelschlager and illustrated by Mike Blanc (and Kristin Blackwood for the second book). I first discovered this perfect duo, Vanita Oelschalager and Mike Blanc, with one of my first approved NetGalley books (Fish-Boy) and they work so well together, plus the art and writing styles differ from book to book, yet the quality is just as good and that’s such a rare thing. I feel so lucky that I got the opportunity to review so many books by these two wonderful creators!

A Tale of Two Mommies and A Tale of Two Daddies are really simple, but they pack such a powerful message – that a family is much more than who it is composed of, a family is what they do for each other. In both stories, the other kids are really interested in which parent does what for our kids that have same-sex parents, and guess what? There is a mommy that helps you when you fall, and there is mummy that makes your favourite breakfast, and that both mothers tuck you in when you go to bed. Same applies for the daddies!

The stories are quite funny, following the honest conversation between little kids, being curious and trying to understand how family with the same-sex parents works. And the art really fits the pacing of the story in both books! (Really loved the page with the kids chatting underwater!)

These books are great to teach the little ones that families come in different forms and sizes, but they are also great for kids from LGBTQ families in order to show them that their family is not different and that kids have the same needs – who makes the braids, who cooks breakfast, who builds the tree-house – no matter who cares for them, because all families are TRUE families if there is LOVE.

1st: Of course I loved this book. I am familiar with both the writer and artist by now and they did not disappoint with this one. Even more, the artist proved that he can use different drawing styles not just the one I was used to. The drawing style is very different, but it fits the pacing too!

It is a book every kid should read, be it from an LGBTQ family or straight family because it will teach them that all families are TRUE families if there is love. Also, I just found out there's also A Tale of Two Daddies, so of course I am thrilled.

Also the story is really funny - an honest conversation, kids being curious and trying to understand how a family with two mommies works. Plus I loved the page with the kids chatting underwater.

It made me really happy!

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.

This book is the cutest children's book I have ever seen. A picture book with innocent questions young children might actually ask is such a beautiful way to normalise having two moms.

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.

Even though some may not agree with a story or cover such as this, I think that it should still be talked about and put out there. I am not a member of the LGBT community, but one thing that I know for sure is that, that community is the most welcoming and happy community that we have in this world. They are accepting of all and they are generous at heart. This book shows that yes, things like this are real. Yes, they do happen and yes there is hope! I say, Job well done! Thank you for stepping out and taking this risk. We LOVED this book!

I really like this book! As a speech language pathologist working with young children and of diverse backgrounds, I am always looking for books to use to help children with rhyming. Not only does this book have that, it also has the positive theme of diversity. The little boy in the story has two mommies, and another child asks, 'Which daddy.....?" to her about different scenarios. The illustrations were good, and added to the text. I will certainly add this to my professional library. Great book! Good present for the LGBTQ families in your life!

Thank you to #NetGalley and the publisher for a pre-publication ebook in exchange for an honest review.

My heart is bursting because this is such a lovely book.
The principle is simple and sweet, the pictures are very cute.
It gets the point across and paints an adoring family dynamic.
I hope many people out there (queer or not) show their children books like this.

An adorable and important story, I'd recommend it for any kid willing to take open a book and even those that are hesitant. The story takes the time to clearly and simply explain what the character's family looks like. It is a lovely story that is the perfect answer for those people that insist on saying that they have no idea how to explain queer families to their children. It's as simple and easy as A Tale of Two Mommies.

This was perfect. So adorable and precious. While none of it is sad, for some reason, it brought tears to my eyes. These kinds of books are so important!!! They display how simple, normal, and wonderful it is for this boy to have two moms. I absolutely loved it.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing the book!

Adorable, timely, and needed. A great basic book for all collections.

I love the book..the story about three kids on the beach and one boy had 2 mommies...he called the momma and mommy..
so cute really....
It contain beautiful graphics , and dialogues from the kids...and they were really asked and answer logic one.
What we didn't dare to asked, those kids answered it.

I think this book, and other series, are recommended to read, for kids and parents, as well....
Love it.

This is a charming book that helps young children gain an understanding of children with same sex parents lives and lets them know that actually their home-lives are not particularly different.

Through easy to understand storytelling and eye catching illustration this book is a wonderful way for parents to introduce their child to the fact that some children have 2 Mommies or 2 Daddies.

The sweet story about 2 curious children asking a third child questions about his life with 2 mums while they’re all on a day out at the seaside is an ideal way for adults to open a dialogue with children.

As a parent of 3 adult children and a nanna to children within the age bracket of this books target audience I am incredibly pleased to have been given the opportunity to discover this gem of a book. The colourful pages, fun illustrations and realistic childhood dialogue would capture and hold a child’s imagination and curiosity.

A beautifully illustrated book about a boy and his parents. Each parent plays an important role and gender isn't an issue. Simple and sweet.

Absolutely adorable read. All classrooms should have this. Incredible story and drawings

This was quite similar book than A Tale of Two Daddies. It was ok to read and quite good. When I think this book, it was quite ok when there was colorful pages with quite simple stories/plot. It is easy way to got kids understand how in the World can be different and that someone have two mommies and not daddies or one mom and dad. I hope that many kids with their parents will read this book.

A beautiful picture book about the everyday life of having two Moms. I truly feel like this book should be read in classrooms, or at library functions, as it has such an important message to send out there to children. Whether your parents are a mommy and a daddy, two mommies, or two daddies, the important thing is that they love you and help you with your day to day needs.

A Tale Of Two Mommies starts off with a group of children playing together at the beach. Two children notice that one boy has two mommies, and no daddies. The two friends start asking him questions about who takes care of him during different situations. During their day at the beach they discuss which mommy helps him with his homework, which mommy is there when his friends are being mean, which mommy bakes him a cake, etc. The little boy explained that both his moms help with all sorts of different scenarios, and that some things he can even do himself.

I loved this book from cover to cover and will definitely be putting it on my gift list for all my friends children. I am happy to find that there is also another book in the series called A Tale Of Two Daddies.

I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange of an honest review.