The story is interesting to children, it offers children a variety of things to think about and consider, it is age-appropriate and understandable for children, it includes a problem and a solution, it utilizes style and language that are appropriate for children and their interests, and it includes realistic and convincing characters. It met almost all of the requirements of a quality children's picture book. This book is Realistic Fiction, and it is appropriate for early elementary ages (Kindergarten through Second Grade. This book related to my topic of families, and did a great job of showing a beautifully diverse family structure. This book is also in both English and Spanish. The book shows a multiracial family, same-sex parents, and gay pride, (the parents hang up a flag for pride). In the end, he decides he can have more than one best friend, and more than one favorite color. This little boy also happens to have two moms. It involves a little boy trying to pick a favorite color and a favorite best friend. This book was one of my favorites out of my set of children's books.
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