When Grown-Ups Fall in Love
by Barbara Lynn Edmonds
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Author: Barbara Lynn EdmondsEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Published)
Published: 2000-05-10
ISBN: 0965670015
Number of pages: 28
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Publisher: Hundredth Munchy Publications
Book Reviews of When Grown-Ups Fall in Love
Book Review: I really want to like this book...
Summary: 3 Stars
As a (straight) mother who wants her kids to understand and empathize with the gay adults in their lives, I feel strongly that there's a need for books with this message. I bought this book in particular because of the emphasis on the love between the grown-ups, as opposed to other such books where the adults are viewed primarily as *parents* rather than as people in loving grown-up relationships, who may also have children.Unfortunately, the verse is at a sub-Hallmark level. Yes, the words at the end of the lines rhyme, but the lines don't scan and the phrasing is forced. I cannot bring myself to read this book out loud - it's just too painful.
If your tolerance for bad poetry is greater than mine, by all means get this book for your kids. For me, though, that's not exactly the kind of tolerance I'd hoped to focus upon :-)
Also, be aware that although the book is described as having 28 pages, the story is only 12 pages long. (a picture and four lines of cringe-inducing verse on each) Then the entire story is repeated in coloring-book form.
Summary of When Grown-Ups Fall in Love
This book is a sweet poem which shows families with mom and dad, two moms, and two dads. The large, colorful illustrations are great for group storytime or for one child sitting on your lap. Suitable for reading to children from newborns to 7-year-olds. The book also includes coloring pages as well as space for children to write their own family stories. Gay-friendly preschool literature is a long overdue resource for parents and teachers, both gay and straight. The author wants children with gay parents to feel included in the world of children's literature, and also wants to help straight parents provide their children with books which promote an appreciation of diversity.Fiction Books
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