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This book is utterly adorable and is a must read, in my books!

Mom Marries Mum is a delightful book about two children's Moms getting married! It's an exciting and sweet little book about all the questions these kids have about the wedding Mom and Mum are going to have.

I did want a little bit more from this book. Maybe a plot or some education in it, but it was still sweet regardless. It's a short and simple book.

Two out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Second Story Press for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

I listened to this as an audiobook. The book follow the pattern of historical facts, dates, timeline then with a narrative type of story featuring a real person. Upon first listen, I had hoped that the narratives would have had accents and been more theatrical. However, upon finishing the audiobook...I do not believe it would have been proper. The narrator does a great job in a subtle voice/tone between fact and narrative. I wish my audiobook would have come with a PDF with the images HOWEVER the narrator was superb in their description on the images.

The book itself is heart-wrenching and so so sad. Yet, it is important history - very important history lest we forget and repeat - and ever more so for those in the LGBTQIA community who do not know this history or the history of the pink triangle or "pink" terminology within their particular community.

I cried a few times during this audiobook and also got sick to my stomach at some of the details (and I read quite a bit of WWII, Holocaust,etc. materials) so I will say there are trigger warnings for those who struggle with this topic.

This is a very cute little book. I'm glad it exists because there could always be more lgbtq kids' books, especially lesbian moms. Also, it has POC representation. Also, one set of parents of the parents showed up, which was nice. The illustrations are simple and pretty. It was a bit wordy for a board book, but still good.

This is a simple board book that repeats the story of Mom and Mum are Getting Married. This time the illustrations are better and the story is simple to understand for the youngest in the family.

This is a beautiful picture book they Ken Setterington. Ken is a Canadian author and Librarian!

This board book scheduled to arrive fall of 2020 is diversity at its finest. Jack and his sister are thrilled that their Moms are getting married. This book gently explores the questions that might be in a child’s mind: Will the grandparents attend? Will I be a flower girl? And the answer to all the questions is a resounding, “Yes!”

The beautiful and detailed illustrations by Alice priestly do a wonderful job of expressing the joy and celebration in this short tale of love and family.

This board book a sweet confirmation that a marriage between two moms will be the same joy-filled experience as any other wedding. Perfect for preschool aged children!

A sweet same-sex marriage, lesbian mom book; bonus, a subtly depicted gay interracial couple, and a couple of other people of color in the family. The story was told from the perspective of the young daughter of a couple, who have decided to get married: She gets to be a flower girl, help her moms get over being nervous, and shepherds her preschool-age baby brother through his flower-child duties. [return][return]I used this one to help my 3.5yo prepare for her flower girl role in my sister's (straight) wedding -- it made her much more excited about it.

This is a story about a little girl whose two mothers are getting married. I loved that this book makes this a normal situation and the daughter, Rosie, is only concerned about whether or not she can be a flower girl in the wedding. There are no judgmental characters or anyone that questions this as anything other than two people in love with children getting married. Rosie is a smart little girl and manages to convince her mom and mum that she and her brother can carry the rings and drop petals without any problems. The illustrations in this book are beautiful, done in such a way to look as if they've been done using coloured or watercolour pencils. There are full page pictures white pages featuring the text. The text is well-spaced out with bits of dialogue made obvious, which makes it a good book for young readers that are just beginning to try out longer books. There is a lot of text on some of the pages, but it should still hold the interest of children ages 4 and up. This would be a great book to read to children when they are learning about different types of families. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book via Netgalley.

Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen retold by Ken Setterington.

There once was an evil magician who created a magical mirror with strange powers. The mirror could make anything that was good/beautiful look horrid and anything horrid look attractive. The evil magician flew the mirror up into the heavens to poke fun at the angels. Laughing so hard, he dropped the mirror and it broke into fine, sand-like pieces.

Ken Setterington retells the story of what happened when a little glass piece flew into a boy named, Kay. Kay became rude to his close friend, Gerda, and he ran off to the Snow Queen's palace. Gerda goes off to find and save Kay. Gerda gets a lot of help from many people such as an old lady who did witchcraft, a princess, a prince, animals, flowers, and even a little robber-girl (who at first hurt her).
The book is broken up into seven different stories explaining Gerda's adventure into more details that all leads up to her finding Kay. Gerda finally finds Kay, but he is cold and frozen. He doesn't recognize Gerda due to his frozen heart. Gerda lets out tears that are so warm which unfreezes his heart. Kay tears up and the tears wash away the glass from his eyes. The go back home & live happily ever after.

This story was originally written by Hans Christian Andersen. Setterington is just retelling us the story.
Compared to the retold story by Allison Grace MacDonald, Setterington's story is longer and add a lot more detail into Gerda's adventure into finding her friend, Kay.

Setterington broke his fairy tale in seven stories:
The First Story: The Mirror and Its Fragments.
The Second Story: A Little Boy and A Little Girl
3rd: The Enchanted Flower Garden
4th: The Prince and The Princess
5th: The Little Robber-Girl
6th: The Lapp Woman and The Finn woman
7th: The Snow Queen's Palace

A book about gay/lesbian marriage and relationships. It was interesting because I have never read a book about this.

When Rosie finds out that Mom and Mum are getting married, she is worried about getting an important part in the wedding. She really wants to be a flower girl, but Mom says that the wedding has to be small. Mom and Mum’s wedding day finally gets here and Rosie gets an important part after all.

This story depicts events occurring in everyday life. It is beneficial because the idea of same-sex parents is not the focus point. The book presents the idea of same-sex parents in a very accepting manner. This book would be very helpful with introducing the idea of nontraditional families.

Realistic Fiction
Reading Level: 2.7

A thoughtfully written, well researched account of how homosexuals(primarily men)were persecuted in Nazi Germany and the countries it occupied, and how they later were included in the Final Solution among the "inferiors" to be exterminated. Setterington effectively blends history with personal stories of victims and survivors. An important contribution to Holocaust literature.

This information text explores a much-overlooked population that suffered under the hands of the Nazi regime. Those who were branded with the pink triangle were deemed to be homosexuals, and unlike the Jews, their actions were considered to be illegal according to laws enacted at the time, particularly Paragraph 175. The round up of those condemned for homosexuality began even before the Nazi party gained steam with their actions against Jews and other ‘undesirables’, a historical context that this book creates in a detailed way. The body of the book deals with different sections of history and goes through the major actions and law revisions that happened over time. However, instead of just presenting cut and dry facts, Setterington brings life to the information by presenting the stories of the victims. Thus, each section of the book features anecdotes from real-life survivors to illustrate the horrors they endured while they were persecuted. Overall, this book paints a compelling portrait of a time in history that is much overlooked, much as Paragraph 175’ers, themselves, were overlooked at the end of the war because of their legal status as criminals. This book also contains notes, bibliography, index, photo credits, and a timeline of the events. Recommended for purchase. Ages 12 and up.

Rosie is so excited to find out her Mom and Mum will be getting married soon! She starts to wonder, what will it be like to be flower girl? What will her little brother Jack be doing in the wedding? What kind of dress will she get to wear?

This book celebrates the love between two people, no matter what their gender, and their families. This story follows Rosie and her family as they prepare for a small ceremony, and welcome their guests on their extra special day!

I found this book to be well-written, with soft, simple illustrations. It was the perfect age-appropriate way to introduce daughter to same sex couples. This is one that she reaches for every once in a while for bedtime, and I look forward to it gaining a deeper meaning as she grows older.

I received a copy of this book for review purposes. Opinions are honest, and my own.

After seeing "Frozen" and two versions of "The Snow Queen" on film, I wanted to read the story by Andersen. It didn't have quite the drama, but I could see how all the movies could derive their stories from this one. What I really loved was the illustrations made from cut paper silhouettes.

BRANDED BY THE PINK TRIANGLE is an important book that speaks frankly about an aspect of the Holocaust that is still under-recognized. This book should be in school and public libraries so young people may learn about this history. The book ends with affirmations for LGBTQ youth that social inclusion is greater today than it has ever been before and that the world is growing increasingly enlightened against persecution on the basis of sexuality. The author manages his topics gracefully, encompassing a wide swath of history and a range of personal stories in a very compact text. Impressive.

Coming home from school one day, Rosie discovers her mother dancing around the living room in pure joy, and learns that her Mom and Mum are getting married. As Rosie angles for a role in the wedding - bridesmaid? flower-girl? ring-bearer? - Mum makes it clear to an excited Nona and Pop that the two women just want a quiet, simple ceremony. Then the big day comes, and there is a mix-up with the rings! Luckily, Rosie and Uncle Peter are there to save the day...

Although I agree with some of my fellow reviewers in finding the narrative of Mom and Mum Are Getting Married somewhat stiff, my overall impressions were positive. I liked the fact that Mom and Mum's single-sex relationship was presented in a normal and matter-of-fact way, rather than as a problem or issue. As someone who supports the marriage rights of gay and lesbian people, it goes without saying that I approved of the storyline itself. I also really appreciated the subtle way that Setterington highlighted the common experiences of all couples (and their families) when involved in a wedding: the conflicts (very mild here) with parents about the type of ceremony to have, the role of young relatives, and the almost catastrophes of the day itself. Finally, I found Alice Priestley's illustrations very appealing, particularly the two-page spread at the end, where everyone is blowing bubbles!

There's nothing earth-shattering here, but as one of only a handful of books that sends a positive message about same-sex parents, marriage, and families, I highly recommend it to all!

Hans Christian Anderson's venturous tale of Kay's succumbing to the Snow Queen and Gerda's journey to resue him showcases the traditional example of a virtuous hero overcoming insurmountable odds and adversity. While the story itself is enjoyable and quickly paced, the sillouette-themed artistic style brings a sense of simplistic fancy to the book. The neatly carved outlines and detailed shapes of the silouettes creates a shadowy and ethereal vibe in the adventure.

A sweet same-sex marriage, lesbian mom book; bonus, a subtly depicted gay interracial couple, and a couple of other people of color in the family. The story was told from the perspective of the young daughter of a couple, who have decided to get married: She gets to be a flower girl, help her moms get over being nervous, and shepherds her preschool-age baby brother through his flower-child duties.

I used this one to help my 3.5yo prepare for her flower girl role in my sister's (straight) wedding -- it made her much more excited about it.

Pair with T4 by Ann Clare LeZotte.

Use in Holocaust unit.

From Amazon: Author Ken Setterington is to be congratulated for keeping a light touch in his story. His goal of providing an open and accepting context for readers to ask questions and discuss ideas might otherwise have become heavy-handed or theme-driven. (Canadian Review of Materials Magazine )