Miriam B. Schiffer is a New York-based writer and children's book
consultant. She co-authors the children's book review column
'The Reading Chair' in Young Children, a journal of the
National Association for the Education of Young Children. Miriam
lives with her husband and twin sons in Brooklyn. This is her first
book for children.
Holly Clifton-Brown was brought up in the English countryside where
she loved to look at the pictures in books. She has illustrated
several books for children, including Annie Hoot and the
Knitting Extravaganza and How to Be a Ballerina. She
lives in London.
A story featuring diverse modern families. Essential.-Kirkus
Reviews
A tender story about the variety of people that make children feel
loved and supported.--Bulletin of the Center for Children's
Books
A welcome addition for kids from all kinds of families.--School
Library Journal
An important and encouraging read for all kids.--Cool Mom Picks,
Best Children's Books of The Year
It takes a village in this book, which reminds us of how far we've
come since Leslea Newman's groundbreaking Heather Has Two Mommies
was first published in 1989.--Lilith Magazine
Sharply observed... offers plenty of food for thought.--Publishers
Weekly, starred review
Stella Brings the Family is the kind of book any teacher or parent
will want to have by their side when talking about diverse
families, love, and acceptance with children. --Stacey Shubitz,
literacty consultant and blogger at Two Writing Teachers
The 'Heather' of the two-dad set... a raucous happy ending.--The
New York Times
Told with both a light touch and an astute eye toward a child's
perspective and heartfelt concerns.--School Library Journal
Will make you feel warm and fuzzy, and celebrate families of all
shapes, types and sizes.--Red Tricycle
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