What Is a Family?

By Annette Griffin

Illustrated by Nichola Cowdery

Ants have a colony.

Bats have a cloud.

Chickens have peeps,

where they can get loud.

All the way from A to Z, this colorful alphabet primer celebrates all kinds of diverse families, giving each animal family a name. With dolphins and their pods, iguanas and their messes, and kitties and their litters, it’s easy to learn about what makes a family . . . well, a family! Packaged as a well-crafted, sturdy, padded board book, it will stand up to years of exploration. Whether you are teaching the alphabet, animals, different types of families, or celebrating your own unique family, What is a Family is a colorful and fun introduction to the families all around us.

Families are groups that take care of their own.

They all stick together to help make a home.

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"This sweet and interesting early reader board book echoes of the famed Shakespeare's query. What is in a name? Whether geese are found in gaggles or dolphins in pods, a family by any other name is still as warm and loving! From A to Z, children will learn the many ways family is called to be. (Ages 2-5)"
-Darleen Wohlfeil, Reviewer,Midwest Book Review

Annette Griffin has created an educational and adorable book for children. It's a must-have for every child's bookshelf. I love how she teaches us about different animal families while reminding us that every family is different and very special.