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Julian is a Mermaid by Jessica Love

$19.00 NZD

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Category: Children's Books

A glimpse of three women dressed as mermaids leaves one boy filled with wonder and ready to dazzle the world. While riding the subway home with his Nana one day, Julian notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train carriage. When Julian gets home, daydreaming of the magic he’s seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies and making his own fabulous mermaid costume. But what will Nana think about the mess he makes – and even more importantly – what will she think about how Julian sees himself? ...Show more

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Julian at the Wedding by Jessica Love

$30.00 NZD

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The star of Julian Is a Mermaid makes a joyful return - and finds a new friend - at a wedding to be remembered. Julian and his nana are attending a wedding. Better yet, Julian is in the wedding along with his cousin Marisol. When wedding duties are fulfilled and with a new dog friend in tow, the pair ta kes off to roam the venue, exploring everywhere from underneath tables to enchanting willow trees to ... muddy puddles? After all, it wouldn't be a wedding without fun, laughter and a little magical mischief. With ingenuity and heart, author-illustrator Jessica Love tells a charming story of friendship, acceptance and celebration. ...Show more

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And Tango Makes Three (Board Book) by Justin Richardson

$22.00 NZD

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Category: Children's Books | Series: Classic Board Books

The heartwarming true story of two penguins who create a nontraditional family is now available in a sturdy board book edition. At the penguin house at the Central Park Zoo, two penguins named Roy and Silo were a little bit different from the others. But their desire for a family was the same. And with the help of a kindly zookeeper, Roy and Silo got the chance to welcome a baby penguin of their very own. In time for the tenth anniversary of And Tango Makes Three, this Classic Board Book edition is the perfect size for small hands. ...Show more

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Making a Baby: An Inclusive Guide to How Every Family Begins by Rachel Greener, Clare Owen

$28.00 NZD

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Category: Sex Education

Every child deserves to see their birth or family story reflected in books about where babies come from, and this is what Making a Baby is all about. All families start in their own special way, and every family is amazing. In this honest, accessible illustrated guide to how babies are made, young read ers can find out exactly what is needed to grow a baby, from introducing the basic building blocks of life such as sperm and eggs, to explaining the different ways that these building blocks can be put together to create a family. Working closely with a leading national LGBT organisation, this inclusive guide to Making a Baby covers sex, sperm and egg donation, IUI, IVF, surrogacy and adoption, as well as explaining how a baby grows in the womb and about different kinds of births. Written in gentle and accessible language that can be shared with younger children or read alone by confident readers, we hope this book and its charming illustrations will provide the stepping stone for every parent to have an open conversation with their child about how babies are made, and their family began. ...Show more

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Be Amazing by Desmond Napoles

$35.00 NZD

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Category: Children's Books

In Be Amazing, drag kid Desmond is Amazing walks you through the history of the LGBTQ community, all while encouraging you to embrace your own uniqueness and ignore the haters.  Desmond is amazing--and you are, too.  Throughout history, courageous people like Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and RuPa ul have paved the way for a safer, more inclusive society for LGBTQ individuals, and it's thanks to them that people just like Desmond can be free to be who they really are.  Featuring illustrations by Dylan Glynn ...Show more

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Middle School's a Drag, You Better Werk! by Greg Howard

$35.00 NZD

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Mikey is a true entrepreneur. Running his businesses from his family's carport/storage/laundry room isn't easy--but hey, the business world is a tough nut to crack! After his first venture--a cardboard general store--was swept off his front lawn in a baby tornado, and his second business--a croquet trai ning camp--lost all its students, Mikey is looking for his next big thing. So when an older boy from school walks into Mikey's office looking for a talent agent to represent his drag queen act and introduces himself as Coco Caliente, Mistress of Madness and Mayhem, Mikey immediately draws up a contract on his notepad. With such a fabulous client on his roster, Mikey reimagines himself as a rising talent manager with an eye for greatness and places an open casting call at school. Signing up Charlie, a boy in a wheelchair who dresses up as superheroes; Sanja, a dream interpreter; and Sadie, a girl with a high-jumping 3 legged Pit Bull named Fifi; Mikey has a team of stellar performers destined to make this business venture a success. His client list is looking pretty good, but Coco is still Mikey's main star and Mikey wholeheartedly believes Coco is talented enough to win a local talent competition with a big cash prize. But when Coco's father and bullies from school seem set on stopping Coco from performing, Mikey and his friends are just as determined to make sure the show goes on. ...Show more

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Daddy, Papa and ME by Leslea Newman

$20.00 NZD

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Category: Children's Books

One of the only original board books about gay parents A perfect purchase for new parents, baby showers, and more   Rhythmic text and illustrations with universal appeal show a toddler spending the day with its daddies. From hide-and-seek to dress-up, then bath time and a kiss goodnight, there's no l imit to what a loving family can do together. Share the loving bond between same-sex parents and their children. ...Show more

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The Girl with Two Dads by Mel Elliot

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Matilda is a new girl at Pearl's school, but there's something really different and cool about her family: she has TWO dads! Pearl is sure that Matilda's family must be very different to her own but, as they become friends, she starts to discover that maybe Matilda's family aren't so different after all ... A funny and heart-warming tale featuring a same-sex parent family. This light-hearted story will open up discussion and encourage children to be open minded and inclusive. This charming tale of friendship is all about celebrating what makes us different and similar to one another and is perfect for sharing with children aged 3 years and up. ...Show more

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Papa, Daddy, and Riley by Seamus Kirst; Devon Holzwarth (Illustrator)

$33.00 NZD

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Riley is Papa's princess and Daddy's dragon. She loves her two fathers When Riley's classmate asks her which dad is her real one, Riley is confused. She doesn't want to have to pick one or the other. Families are made of love in this heartwarming story that shows there are lots of ways to be part of one . ...Show more

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Have Pride by Grace Stewart; Sue Sanders

$33.00 NZD

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Category: Children's Books

A comprehensive photographic history of the LGBTQ+ movement, complemented with bright, stylish illustrations to appeal to young adult readers. This inspirational history of the international LGBTQ+ movement will teach readers to accept and have pride in themselves and others, whatever their sexuality. It details the struggles and successes of LGBTQ+ movements around the world, looking at decriminalisation, the Stonewall riots and their legacy, global Pride movements, the HIV/AIDS crisis and equal marriage. It also includes profiles of significant LGBTQ+ figures from history and messages from young, modern-day members of the LGBTQ+ community, explaining why they have pride in themselves - and why you should, too. ...Show more

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One Dad, Two Dads, Brown Dad, Blue Dad by Johnny Valentine

$27.00 NZD

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Two children-one with blue dads, one from a more traditional family-compare notes in this light hearted book about parents who are different. In the end, of course, they discover that blue dads aren't really that different from other dads. Except for one thing. Responding to his friend's questions, L ou talks about all the things he does with his two blue dads: "Of course blue dads work!/ And they play and they laugh./ They do all of those things,' said Lou./ `Did you think that they simply/ would stop being dads,/. Just because they are blue?'" ...Show more

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Monicka's Papa is Tall by Heather Jopling (Illustrated by Allyson Demoe)

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Monicka's Papa and Daddy are different in many ways. Monicka's Papa is Tall highlights the differences between her two fathers while while using a puzzle motif to create a picture of families in the new millennium.

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