Daddy's Roommate

    Daddy's Roommate

    by Michael Willhoite

    Ages 4-81990
    Picture Book

    This picture book tells the story of a young boy whose parents are divorced, and his father now lives with his male partner, Frank. The story matter-of-factly presents a family structure where the child has a gay father in a committed same-sex relationship, showing their daily life together including household activities and family time. The book addresses themes of divorce, non-traditional family structures, and LGBTQ+ representation in a simple, age-appropriate way that normalizes diverse family configurations.

    1990Published
    Genres: Picture Books, Realistic Fiction

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    Theme Presence Analysis

    Family, Friendship & Community
    Frequent
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    Frequent
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Moderate
    Social or Historical Topics
    Moderate
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Minimal
    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    None
    Gender Identity Topics
    None

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