Curious Me!® Families

A beautiful way to introduce babies and toddlers to the special love that families share.

Curious Me!® Families is a light and lyrical board book that shows how all families, big and small, hold a special place in our hearts. Alison Behnke’s memorable text is perfectly matched to Addy Rivera Sonda’s heartfelt illustrations, a treat for young children and their adults alike. Together, readers will celebrate how we each hold a very special place in our own very special families.

Curious Me!® Families supports early learning by introducing important concepts and vocabulary, while helping to:

• Introduce children to the unique and lasting love that families share
• Encourage reflection on the special people in a child’s life
• Respond to toddlers’ questions and natural curiosity

Collect all of the artfully illustrated Curious Me!® Board Books to start children on a lifetime of learning.

| Curious Me!® Families is a “my first” style board book, introducing babies and toddlers to the love that families share. Each of the books in the Curious Me! Board Books series is brightly illustrated by a different artist, making the series uniquely collectible. These books support literacy development by introducing important concepts with rich vocabulary, engaging text, and artistic visuals. Additionally, the series meets Head Start’s guidelines for culturally responsive children’s books—including diversity in representation of toddlers and their experiences. |

Alison Behnke is a writer and editor. She has written dozens of books for children and she is curious about subjects ranging from animals and geography to history and fashion. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Addy Rivera Sonda is the illustrator of Strong Mama, Bobby and the Big Valentine, and more. She lives in a little micro-sanctuary with her partner, a rescued sheep, a chicken, and seven cats! She knows imagining the world we want to live in is the first step in creating it. Addy lives in southern Mexico.

| "This excellent introduction to the beauty of family diversity encourages early literacy skills and is appended with an educational guide for caregivers that offers practical prompts to enrich the reading experience."