All Kinds of Families, written by Norma Simon, reviewed by Klaudia Janek

Student Reviewer: Bilal O.
Summary: The book “All Kinds of Families, is about the different types of families they are. One can have a big family while others may have a small family. One can have a family that fights with each other but always defends each other when needed. A family can have step-children or foster children that are of a different race. A family can also have relatives that believe in different beliefs. Nevertheless, a family is always there for you whenever you need them.

Straight Talk for Librarians: “All Kinds of Families” is a book written by Norma Simon that I would highly recommend a library add to their book collection. It is important for young readers to know what a family is. It is also important for young readers to know that there are different types of families. Anyone that one lives with is considered family. The book teaches that family is those who love each other, regardless of their differences. The author also says that families can have people of different sizes, races, or religions/beliefs. Not everyone in the family needs to look the same in order to be called a family. The main theme of the book is that it wants readers to accept everyone. The book was filled with bright colors, and pictures displaying the different types of families and the different types of relatives one might have. The book also shows families with relatives of different races and religions. It is important for readers to accept everyone and be open-minded with everyone they meet and or see.