Grace takes on narrow definitions of family in Boundless Grace. I'm one girl too many. By the end of the book, Grace's view of family is new. She decides that her family is fine, it's society and literature that need to reflect her life. Note that this book may require an older developmental level than the first book for full comprehension and story effect.
Young readers can explore their personal histories by interviewing parents, aunts, uncles, etc.
Build appreciation of diversity of backgrounds by having students locate their ethnic origins on a world map. Offer students a wide range of choice in art media so that they can portray their different family configurations and express their individuality. Dorling Kindersley supports learning about beginnings with several books about metamorphoses. How You Grow Series. All books have clarity of language,amazing photographs, and perfectly match the developmental needs of each age group.