The Family Book

The Family Book
First edition
AuthorTodd Parr
IllustratorTodd Parr
LanguageEnglish
SubjectFamilies
GenreChildren's literature
PublisherLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date
2003
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint
ISBN0316155632

The Family Book is a 2003 children's picture book written and illustrated by Todd Parr that details the daily lives of all kinds of families. Each unique family structure is depicted with vivid illustrations that complement the book’s themes of family diversity and inclusivity. The book has been adopted in various educational settings as a teaching tool to normalize the acceptance of various family forms. The Family Book has been challenged repeatedly and has sparked controversy in certain regions due to its inclusion of same-sex marriages as a family structure in the book.