Welcome to the Family - Tapa dura

"Describes all combinations of families in different circumstances, offering lots of points for discussion.  Asquith's exuberant illustrations add life to this entertaining book."

"...this is a really important, accessible book tackling a complex topic with humoour and sensitivity."

5 Star Review - "'The perfectly judged text is complemented by Ros Asquith’s expressive and detailed cartoon illustrations. This is a serious and important topic but, as in their other books, this team use humour to suit a young readership."

‘explore the many different ways that a baby or child becomes part of a family. Learn about IVF, foster care and ore in this warm-hearted sensible story from the team behind the Great Big Book of Families.’

‘As in The Great Big Book of Feelings, Welcome to the Family manages to convey the complexity of the modern family with humour and sensitivity.’

‘This is ideal for dipping in and out of, for provoking conversations and fostering positive attitudes towards difference.’

‘Asquith’s joyful illustrations are effortlessly inclusive, showing families of varied and mixed races and children with additional needs... A fabulous book for children to explore independently, or to open up discussion about different types. Get a copy as soon as you can!’ 

"a wondefully inclusive look at all the ways children can become part of a family. A really important and accessible information book for younger children."

This book takes one element of The Great Big Book of Families – the arrival of new members into a family – and explores all the different ways a baby or child can become part of a family. The book includes natural birth within a nuclear family, adoption, fostering, same sex families and many other aspects of bringing babies or children into a family. The approach will follow the Great Big Book series, with twelve double spreads each exploring one theme, and including lots of humour, jokes and fun along the way. This is a unique information book, with an important and positive message – every family is different and every family is equally valid and special, no matter how or when the children arrive.