Washoe County Library System

"The five friends--Martin, Sally, Pedro, Nick and Yulee--are best friends, but they each have their own unique heritage. Their class is hosting a Heritage Festival, where they will celebrate the customs and traditions of people all over the world. Join the friends as they learn about many different traditional foods, music, clothing and crafts in this kid-friendly introduction to family heritage"--Provided by publisher.

Teaches about helping your family in simple beginning reader sentences.

Describes how families may include many different members, including siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and cousins.

At their new home in the Villa Air-Bel, Aube and her family are used to things being hidden. Among the secrets kept at the château are a radio, a cow, and most secret of all Aube herself. Even with the threat of Nazi capture looming over their heads, life at the villa has been colorful for the refugees awaiting their escape to safety. Joined by writers, musicians, artists, and great thinkers like Marc Chagall and Max Ernst, Aube spends each day singing,...

Examines the similarities and differences in families around the world.

"A board book for babies about families. This book includes a diverse array of characters and celebrates gay parents, single parents, blended families, and other family groups rarely seen in board books."--

Nellie and her little brother Gus discuss all kinds of families during a day at the zoo and dinner at home with their relatives afterwards.

Using a family tree, a child explains how his sister, parents, grandparents, aunt, uncle, and cousin are related to him.