![]() ![]() The Octonauts & the Frown Fish, by design duo Meomi (Vicki Wong and Michael Murphy), is not really LGBT themed, but bends gender roles enough to appeal to many LGBT families. All the more reason to support what is a wonderful book in any case. Despite this, several library patrons in Parker, Colorado, have already challenged the work’s appearance on the shelves. The story is not about “being gay” per se, but rather about family relationships, change, and the bonding power of love. This is the only LGBT-inclusive picture book to appear this year, but it is a delightful one, backed by a major publisher (G. Brannen’s rich watercolor drawings match the tranquil but sometimes playful tone of the text. Uncle Bobby’s Wedding, by Sarah Brannen tells the sweet story of Chloe, an anthropomorphic young guinea pig who worries that her Uncle Bobby won’t keep having fun with her after he marries his boyfriend Jamie. If you do want something with a little more of an LGBT-family slant to add to the mix, though, here are some recommended books and DVDs from the past year: Not everything we own has to be rainbow colored, and our kids already have three “I love my mommies” t-shirts each. LGBT parents or our kids on your holiday list? For the most part, mainstream gift guides will work just fine. (Originally published in Bay Windows, December 11, 2008.) ![]()
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