Description
FAMILY DAY
Book Summary
A picture book in Basque that celebrates family diversity through a school activity. The teacher asks her students to draw their family for Family Day. Some children have doubts, and the teacher explains to them that many little ones do not have a mom or a dad, opening up an inclusive and respectful dialogue. A tender and educational work that invites reflection on the different models of home.
What is it about?
At school, the teacher (Andereño) suggests that the children draw a picture of their family to celebrate Family Day. Facing questions from some students about what type of family they should represent, the teacher responds naturally: many children do not have a mom or a dad, and that does not make their family any less valid. Through this conversation, the book shows that families can be very different, all equally important, and encourages acceptance and affection in the classroom.
Main themes
- Family diversity and home models
- Inclusive education and respect in the classroom
- Child identity and expression through drawing
- Dialogue between teachers and students about diverse realities
- Celebrating Family Day from an open perspective
Who is it recommended for?
Recommended for boys and girls in preschool and early primary school (approximately 3 to 7 years old), as well as for families, educators, and libraries looking for materials in Basque that work on family diversity and inclusion from a simple and affectionate approach.
What this book provides
- Normalizes the diversity of family structures (single-parent, same-sex parent, blended families, etc.) from childhood.
- Provides an educational tool for teachers and families to talk about differences naturally.
- Reinforces the self-esteem of children who do not feel represented in the traditional family model.
- Offers a story in Basque, ideal for language immersion and language learning.
Technical data
- Author: AMAVISCA, LUIS; MOREA, MARISA
- Publisher: NUBEOCHO
- Language: Basque
- Topic: PICTURE BOOKS, ACTIVITY AND SUBJECT BOOKS, ILLUSTRATED ALBUMS, STORIES ABOUT FAMILY AND HOME (CHILDREN'S/YA)
- Collection: BASQUE
- Binding: Hardcover
- Edition date: October 2023
- Number of pages: 36
- Weight: 146 g
Editorial review
A necessary picture book for any children's library in Basque. It addresses a fundamental topic in current education with simplicity and sensitivity: family diversity. The teacher's proposal to explain that many children do not have a mom or a dad neutralizes prejudices and opens the door to an inclusive conversation. Ideal for working in the classroom or at home, both for its content and its hardcover editorial quality, suitable for small hands.