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Papa, Daddy, & Riley

Seamus Kirst

After Papa and Daddy bring Riley to school, classmates ask which of her fathers is her “real” father. Riley must grapple with their questions about her family. The story presents a family that may look different from others while emphasizing the love that binds family members together. It centers a child’s school experience, family identity, and the way questions from peers can affect how someone understands and explains the people they love.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

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Themes
Diversity And Inclusion · Family · Identity · Love · School
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Magination Press ® ― American Psychological Association
Published
May 5, 2020
Pages
32
ISBN-13
9781433832390
Language
English
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