![]() Much like the TV show Modern Family, this story seems as light as a souffl, but actually offers plenty of food for thought. The writing is warmhearted but sharply observed, while the winsome artwork which features a cast of roundheaded, eager-eyed children it's tightly focused and smartly composed. "For Father's Day," Stella promises her exhausted teacher, "she wouldn't bring nearly as many people." First-time author Schiffer and Clifton-Brown (Big Bouffant) make a great team. A gentle story about problem-solving, where some of the characters just happen to be same-sex. Illustrations are very appealing for their colors, their child-like faces, and diverse children. When Stella realizes that several people in addition to her fathers play maternal roles in her life, the problem is solved, although it does add quite a few folks to the guest list. So Stella's invitation is for Papa, Daddy, Nonna, Aunt Gloria, Uncle Bruno, and Cousin Lucy who go with her to school on the big day. And while her school is clearly progressive and multicultural, her peers are nonetheless perplexed (even Howie asks, "But who reads you bedtime stories like my mothers do for me?"). Schiffer illustrated by Holly Clifton-Brown RELEASE DATE: May 5, 2015. But Stella is the only kid in her class with two fathers. Everyone has a female parent coming, including Howie, who has two mothers. It's time to celebrate Mother's Day in Stella's class. ![]()
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