The Family Book
Todd Parr
Like Who's in My Family?, it lists many different kinds of families in simple, cheerful statements. Each page reassures young readers that every family has its own way of working.
12 books to read next
Books Like Who's in My Family?
If you loved Who's in My Family? by Robie H. Harris
Readers who love Who's in My Family? usually value its warm, matter-of-fact look at family life. Nellie and Gus talk through the many different kinds of families they know, while a day at the zoo and a family dinner keep the focus on everyday closeness. The tone is gentle and reassuring, the text is short and conversational, and the pictures carry much of the feeling. It suits small children and the adults who read with them, and it presents family diversity as ordinary rather than as a lesson.
More kinds of family
Families, Families, Families!
Suzanne Lang
Its rhyming text and bright illustrations celebrate many family shapes with the same playful warmth. Small children who enjoy the family talk in Harris's book will find the same reassurance here.
And Tango Makes Three
Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell
Based on a true story, it presents a loving two-parent family in a calm, straightforward way. It shares Harris's approach of treating family diversity as simply part of life.
Relatives and family gatherings
The Relatives Came
Cynthia Rylant
It captures the noise, excitement and closeness of a big family visit, much like the family dinner in Harris's book. Its quiet, affectionate pacing suits the same young audience.
Mama, do you love me?
Barbara M. Joosse
A child asks a series of questions about love, and the answers come in gentle, reassuring form. Readers who appreciate the family warmth in Who's in My Family? will find the same tenderness here.
Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes
Mem Fox
Its rhythmic text shows babies and families across many places and cultures, all sharing the same basic needs. Like Harris's book, it stresses that families are alike in their love even when they look different.
A day out together
Last Stop on Market Street
Matt de la Peña, Christian Robinson
A child and grandmother take a bus ride through their city, and their conversation about the world around them carries the warmth of a family outing. It matches the day-out structure of Harris's book.
Owl Moon
Jane Yolen
A child and father set out together on a quiet winter night, and the story is simple and affectionate. Readers who enjoyed the family day in Who's in My Family? will appreciate its shared, unhurried time together.
The Snowy Day
Ezra Jack Keats
A small boy spends a day exploring the snow in his neighbourhood, with the gentle focus on everyday pleasures that suits Harris's book. Its simple text and bold collage art suit the same very young readers.
Belonging and self-acceptance
The day you begin
Jacqueline Woodson, Rafael López
It speaks to children who feel different and reminds them that they belong, a message close to the inclusive spirit of Who's in My Family?. Rafael López's illustrations add a warm, affirming tone.
Julian is a mermaid
Jessica Love, Avi Roque
Julian's grandmother supports him with love and pride, showing the close family bond that runs through Harris's book. The gentle text and vivid art celebrate self-expression within a caring family.
Hair Love
Matthew A. Cherry, Matthew Cherry
A father and daughter work together on her hair, and the story centres on affection and care within a family. Its loving tone and everyday family scenes match the feel of Who's in My Family?.
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