Its a sweet story i think kids will be able to relate to. And tango makes three by justin richardson and peter parnell, 2005, ages 4 and up. The main character, and the key perspective, is that of a young girl. Notice the language used to introduce these booksthis book is listed under ways to begin exploring nontraditional gender roles. Uncle bobbys wedding charms with effortless inclusion. Last week, the brentwood public library board of trustees unanimously voted to leave the book in the childrens section, despite a parents complaint that it advocates an illegal activity samesex marriage. Since the book seems to strive for matteroffactness about the maleness of bobbys partner, the. Microsoft word ws todays families books two moms two dads. Chloe is jealous and sad when her favorite uncle announces that he will be getting married, but as she gets to know jamie better and becomes involved in planning the wedding, she discovers that she. So what defines a childrens book is the treatment, not the topic. Banned books soundwave nc state university libraries.
After she gets to know jamie better, she realizes that two. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Public library 2012 despite a resident who did not like the books subject matter. I believe the show featured cartoons and kids features, including a regular visit from a safety cop from the toronto police corps. That has nothing to do with the plot of the book, other than the fact that there is going to a be a wedding, and its uncle bobbys wedding. Show the students the cover of the book, read the title, and ask students to predict what the story will be about. Finally, she sees that she is not losing an uncle but gaining another uncle. Remembering caroline kennedys wedding, 31 years later. The alas office for intellectual freedom oif receives reports from libraries, schools, and the media on attempts to ban books in communities across the country.
Below are just a few of the many books that glsenthe gay. Bobby and jamie are getting married, but bobby s niece chloe is worried that she wont be his favorite person anymore. Challenge to uncle bobbys wedding rejected in missouri. We compile lists of challenged books in order to inform the public about censorship efforts that affect libraries and schools.
Page 4 naeyc pathways to cultural competence resources. This warm story embraces the alternative family while keeping its focus on the uncle and nieces love for one another. The perks of being a wallflower stephen chbosky 11. Challenged at the douglas county libraries in castle rock, colo. Come for both days and enjoy the newlyrenovated hyannis resort and. Caroline kennedys bridal gown in 1986 by carolina herrera.
Due to the covid19 virus, we have closed our doors temporarily. Uncle bobbys wedding is 2728 pages long if you count the dedication page. The book is a celebration of family happiness and the special bonds of family members. Just as every person is uniqueevery book has a unique story to tell. Lucy ewing is a fictional character in the popular american television series dallas. Uncle bobby started out as a short, wiry little man with a hawknose and british accent, but ended up being a less mobile, pulpynosed, long whitehaired old man, less of a british accent and with a huge stomach. Examples of educational materialsexamples of examples of. Uncle bobby s wedding embraces bobby s relationship with jamie, but keeps its focus where it truly belongs. Banned or challenged books 20082009 show list info. There are no questions of, can uncle bobby marry a boy.
Bobby and jamie are getting married, but bobbys niece chloe is worried that she wont be his favorite person anymore. Uncle bobbys wedding chloe is jealous and sad when her favorite uncle announces that he will be getting married, but as she gets to know jamie better and becomes involved in planning the wedding, she discovers that she will always be special to uncle bobby and. Uncle bobby s wedding is 2728 pages long if you count the dedication page. Brannen in this illustrated book for kids, sarah brannens warm story is set in an alternative family as uncle bobby marries his boyfriend. By dana rudolph uncle bobbys wedding, by massachusetts author and illustrator sarah brannen, is more than just a good lgbtinclusive childrens book. Putnams sons, a division of penguin young readers group. You may like it or you may not but in america, the author is free to tell his story for all to enjoy. Tilton left the show at the end of its eighth season in 1985, before returning for the last two episodes of the 11th season in 1988, becoming a series regular again in the 12th season. Brannen read by thomas skolnicki university landscape architect. Looks at the fears that a young girl has of losing her favorite uncle when he plans to get married. But after a magical day with uncle bobby and his boyfriend, jamie, chloe realizes shes not losing an uncle, but gaining one. January 2012 libraries with many of these same speakers. Goodreads members who liked uncle bobbys wedding also liked. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Creating a welcoming early childhood program for lgbt. A fun, adorable picture book and true story about two male penguins who are determined to. It tells the sweet story of chloe, an anthropomorphic young guinea pig who worries that uncle bobby wont keep having fun with her after he marries his boyfriend. Books challenged or banned illinois library association. Thank you for working with my assistant to allow me to fit your concerns about uncle bobbys wedding, by sarah s. Uncle bobbys wedding embraces bobbys relationship with jamie, but keeps its focus where it truly belongs. A resident requested that the book be removed from the library and placed in a. Naeyc pathways to cultural competence project volume 7. Guinea pig chloe is worried her favorite uncle, bobby, wont have time for her anymore when he announces that he is getting married to his boyfriend, jamie. Find books like uncle bobbys wedding from the worlds largest community of readers. Chloes favorite uncle is getting married, and shes not happy about it. The frequentlychallenged childrens picture book uncle bobbys wedding has weathered another confrontation, this time in the st.
When uncle bobby announces at the first picnic of the summer that he and his friend, jamie, are getting married, everyone is happy except chloe. The character is played by charlene tilton and first appeared in the series premiere on april 2, 1978. Uncle bobby is getting marriedbut his niece chloe doesnt know if that is a good idea. That has nothing to do with the plot of the book, other than the fact that there is going to a be a wedding, and its uncle bobby s wedding. She lives with her husband and their tiny apple tree in london, england. Generally, there are about 30 words per page, and each page is illustrated.
Uncle bobbys wedding this book features two male guinea pigs getting married, depicting them on the front cover standing together in wedding tuxes. Uncle bobbys wedding, a book featuring two male guinea pigs who get married, and 10,000 dresses, about a boy who wears dresses. Bobbys niece chloe worries that when bobby and jamie, his boyfriend, get married, chloe wont be his favorite person anymore. Follow along as people around the world gaze upon the phases of the moon in this beautifully illustrated picture book that celebrates our earth and pays homage to the moon, everpresent and comforting. Uncle bobbys wedding is a wonderful book that deserves a place in any childs christmas stocking, or on the newbook shelf of any elementary school. Uncle bobbys wedding putnam challenged, but retained at the brentwood, mo. Prek 2 everyone is happy but the young girl who fears losing her favorite uncle when he gets married until she sees she is really gaining a new uncle.
Right now we have our indielite and accounts so that you can shop for books and audiobooks online. Uncle bobby s wedding is a wonderful book that deserves a place in any childs christmas stocking, or on the newbook shelf of any elementary school. This bibliography represents books challenged, restricted, removed, or banned in 2008 and 2009 as reported in the newsletter on intellectual freedom from may 2008 may 2009. Uncle bobbys gift cards and gift certificates griffin. Chloe is worried that her favorite uncle bobby wont have time for her after he marries his boyfriend.