11 PICTURE BOOKS ABOUT FAMILY
Picture books are a wonderful way to introduce children to the concept of family and the diverse forms it can take.
Let’s dive into some of the top picture books that truly capture the spirit of family.
Through vibrant illustrations and engaging stories, these books celebrate the love, warmth, and unique relationships that make each family special.
Whether it’s a tale of a multicultural family, a story featuring same-sex parents, or an exploration of non-traditional family structures, these books help little ones understand the value of the family.
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Picture Books About Family For Kids
1. “The Family Book” by Todd Parr
Age Group :2-5 years
Let’s begin with a board book from Todd Parr.
This book is a fun, colourful, and inclusive celebration of families, written in easy-to-read language for toddlers.
Age Group: 2-4 years
Lots of non traditional family structures are highlighted in this super-fun and super-accessible board book!
Kids will love finding their own family represented, no matter if they have two moms, one grandpa, or just a cousin named Doug.
3. “Love Makes a Family” by Sophie Beer
Age Group : 2-5 years
A bright and colourful book demonstrates that love, rather than structure, makes a family.
This inclusive and supportive book is a great way for kids to learn about acceptance and all the different ways that families can love each other.
This is great as a bedtime story for kids as well.
4. “An ABC Of Families” By Abbey Williams
Age Group : 3-6 years
An ABC of Families is a board book that celebrates families of all shapes and sizes.
Whether you have two fathers, adopted brothers, three half-sisters, or divorced parents, this book teaches kids that every family is perfect!
This is a charming book that beautifully captures the daily life of a toddler with two loving mothers. The story is told through simple, rhythmic text.
After all, it’s all about family love that matters.
Check out Daddy, Papa, and Me by the same author as well.
6. “Families, Families, Families!” by Suzanne Lang
Age Group: 3-7 years
This book celebrates the uniqueness and love found in every kind of family.
It shows that, no matter how big or small your family is, if you love each other, you are a family! This book is filled with funny animal families that will make you smile and laugh.
Age Group : 3-7 years
In Me and My Family Tree, a young girl uses simple language, her own childlike drawings, and diagrams to explain how the members of her family are related to each other and to her.
It’s a great book to introduce the relatives to the kids’ world.
8. My Family and Other Families By
My Family and Other Families is a heartwarming tale about friends, family and Ferris wheels, and shows a world where different families are equal.
This is a book for every family. It’s a gentle reminder for kids that it’s normal for every family to be different.
9. “Our Tree Named Steve” By Alan Zweibel
Age group : 3-5 years
A heartwarming story that is written in the format of a letter from a father to his children.
The story begins with the family moving into their new home and the first sight of Steve, who soon becomes an integral part of their lives.
In addition to the themes of family, the book is full of many other emotions.
10. “A FAMILY IS A FAMILY IS A FAMILY” BY SARA O’LEARY
Age Group : 4-7 years
This is an interesting book about the uniqueness of families.
The story follows a little girl who is hesitant to share what makes her family unique, but as she listens to the stories of her classmates, she realises that every family is special and unique in its own way.
11. “THE GREAT BIG BOOK OF FAMILIES” BY MARY HOFFMAN
Age Group : 4-8 years 
An inclusive look at families of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds.
In today’s world, family doesn’t just mean mom, dad and kids. There are so many different kinds of families, and this book celebrates them all.
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