A lovely tribute to the author's friends and their children. Polacco's characteristically exuberant folk-art illustrations depict a boisterous, happy household.
From beloved author-illustrator Patricia Polacco comes this groundbreaking celebration of love and family. Two moms, their children, and a home filled with warmth show us that different doesn’t mean wrong—family is built on love, not convention. A tender story that opens hearts.
$18.99
In the heart of a bustling neighborhood stands a house filled with warmth, laughter, and a love that knows no bounds. Patricia Polacco, the celebrated author-illustrator behind Thank You, Mr. Falker, brings us this tender, affirming story of a family that looks a little different—and that’s exactly what makes them beautiful.
Marmee, Meema, and their children share the rhythms of everyday life: cooking dinner side by side, dancing in the living room, playing in the yard. They’re a family in every sense of the word. But when neighbors question what makes a “real” family, these two moms gently teach their children—and all of us—that different doesn’t mean wrong. Love is what binds a family together, no matter its shape.
Polacco’s signature illustrations bring this story to life with vivid detail and emotional depth, capturing both the joy within the home and the courage it takes to be yourself in a world that doesn’t always understand. This groundbreaking picture book opens the door for conversations about diverse families, acceptance, and unconditional love—themes that resonate more powerfully today than ever.
Perfect for families of all kinds, classroom libraries, and anyone who believes that love makes a home, In Our Mothers’ House is a story children will return to again and again. It’s a celebration of what truly matters: the people who hold us, support us, and remind us we belong exactly as we are.
A lovely tribute to the author's friends and their children. Polacco's characteristically exuberant folk-art illustrations depict a boisterous, happy household.
Polacco's characteristically vibrant illustrations depict a boisterous, loving household.
This joyful story is a celebration of love, pure and simple.
Polacco's signature illustrations bring this story to life with vivid detail and emotional depth.
A groundbreaking book that celebrates the love that makes a family.
| Weight | 1.06 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 9.00 × 0.39 × 11.25 in |
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| Subject | Adoption, Alternative Family, Family, Juvenile Fiction, Lgbtq+ |
12 Perkins Cove Rd,
Ogunquit, ME 03907
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