Gay-Themed Picture Books for Children

Poule ou coq: L’œuf bleu 
by Jérôme Baldasso 
Language: French 
Independently published, 2019. 
36 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1676482237 ; 9781676482239 
Summary: Poule ou coq ! Être une poule quand on est coq ce n'est pas évident, le plus dur est de se faire accepter ! Poule ou coq, c'est l'histoire d'un coq, qui désire devenir une poule ! C'est une BD LGBT ludo-éducative, une très belle façon de faire accepter les différences. Poule ou coq se présente comme étant la première BD du genre, qui ose parer d'une certaine façon d'homosexualité et transgenre d'une manière très ludique et amusante pour les enfants! 
Available: https://www.amazon.fr/Poule-ou-coq-L%C5%93uf-bleu/dp/1676482237/

Cuando amamos cantamos = When we love someone we sing to them 
by Ernesto Javier Martínez 
illus. by Maya Christina Gonzalez 
translated by Jorge Gabriel Martínez Feliciano 
Language: Spanish 
San Francisco, CA: Reflection Press, [2018]. 
38 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm. 
ISBN: 9781945289149; 1945289147 
Summary: A reclamation of the Mexican serenata tradition, follow the story of a young boy who asks his father if there is a song for a boy who loves a boy. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/When-Love-Someone-Sing-Them/dp/1945289147/

זוג יונים בנים / Zug yonim banim 
by שטכמן, נדב, 1974- Nadav Shekhṭman Polishuḳ; Hagit Gaon
Language: Hebrew 
Publisher: צבעונים, Tel Aviv : Tsivʻonim, [2010]. 
[24] pages : color illustrations ; 19 x 25 cm. 
ISBN: 9789657187951; 9657187958
Available: https://www.steimatzky.co.il/%D7%A0%D7%93%D7%91-%D7%A9%D7%98%D7%9B%D7%9E%D7%9F/%D7%96%D7%95%D7%92-%D7%99%D7%95%D7%A0%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%91%D7%A0%D7%99%D7%9D.html

"What's 'gay'?" asked Mae 
by Brian McNaught 
illus. by Dave Woodford 
Language: English 
[Place of publication not identified] : [Brian McNaught], [2018]. 
33 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm. 
ISBN: 9781719918121; 1719918120 
Summary: Children often ask questions about sex that make many of us uncomfortable. And yet, they need age-appropriate, honest, meaningful answers. Brian McNaught has the perfect response to "What's 'Gay'?" Named the "godfather of gay diversity training" by the New York Times, Brian has traveled the world to answer such questions from adults who are asking for themselves, as much as for their children. In this book, his ninth on the subject, Brian provides a thoughtful, easy to understand answer to the often asked question, "What's 'Gay'?" This fun, beautiful, wise book is a perfect resource ,for parents , counselors, teachers, clergy, and anyone else who offers guidance to individuals from age 4 to infinity. Young Mae, and her cousin, Ray, find the answer to their questions from the birds that are perched in their garden. "What's 'Gay'?" "It's a way to love," said the Turtle Dove. And then, more questions need answering. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Whats-Gay-Asked-Mae/dp/1719918120/

The two two-eyed potatoes : the right to choose a best friend
by Dustin Milligan 
illus. by Cory Tibbits 
Language: English 
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada : DC Canada Education Publishing, 2014. ©2014 
24 pages : colour illustrations ; 29 cm. 
ISBN: 9781926776491; 1926776496 
Summary: In a small warehouse, the potatoes are gearing up for the Potato Blossom Festival. The "Best Friends Rule " prohibits Taylor and Jordan from being best friends. The Potato Blossom Ball is approaching and Taylor wants to take Jordan. Will the other potatoes open their hearts and allow the friendship to blossom? This story seeks to teach children about the right to equal treatment and freedom from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, which is guaranteed by section 15(1) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.--Publisher's description. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Two-Two-Eyed-Potatoes-Charter-Children/dp/1926776496

Marius and the Cloud: A tale about homosexuality for children
written and illus. by Raquel Huete Iglesias 
Language: English 
CreateSpace, 2016. 
30 p. : col. ill. cm. 
ISBN: 1537039113 ; 9781537039114 
Summary: Marius is a very happy and energetic child but some children at school tease him about being different. And this is because Marius doesn’t like girls. However, one day his favorite cloud Sweetie tells him a story that will change his life. Thanks to her advice, Marius will understand that homosexuality is essential to guarantee the survival of humanity on earth. Furthermore, he will find the courage to tell his parents what worries him. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Marius-Cloud-about-homosexuality-children/dp/1537039113

Joscha und Mischa, diese zwei : die andere Bärengeschichte 
by Hans Gärtner and Christel Kaspar 
Language: German 
München: edition tingeltangel 2016. 
38 ungezählte Seiten : Illustrationen ; 23 cm. 
ISBN: 9783944936192 ; 3944936191 
Summary: 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Joscha-und-Mischa-diese-zwei/dp/3944936191

La ratita presumida 
by Belén Gaudes and Pablo Macías 
illus. by Nacho de Marcos 
Language: Spanish 
[Madrid] : Cuatro Tuercas, 2016. 
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 x 22 cm. 
ISBN: 9788417006020 ; 8417006028 
Summary: 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/ERASE-DOS-VECES-RATITA-PRESUMIDA/dp/8417006028/

Heu-reux!
written and illus. by Christian Voltz
Language: French
[Arles, France] : Rouergue, [2016] ©2016
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 x 24 cm.
ISBN: 9782812610578 ; 2812610573
Summary: The king of the animals, a tyrannical bull, declares that it's time for his son to marry and find love and happiness. His son rejects all the cows, so his father says he can choose from other animals, but his son still doesn't want to marry. Finally the king lets his son decide for himself, and he chooses a ram, marries, and lives happily.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Heu-reux/dp/2812610573/

GAY Boy 
written and illustrated by Anthony D 
Language: English 
Summary: GAY Boy is about a boy that grows up being different from only kids and learns about life overtime. He writes poems and describes his life over the years as he grows up. He talks about his feeling and what he does in life that makes him feel different. This book is good for all ages and helps people that are different. This book is great for the LGBT and anyone that is proud to be who they are. Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2016. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/GAY-Boy-Anthony-D-ebook/dp/B01LO5CYEY/

Mario y la nube: Un cuento para explicar la homosexualidad a los niños 
written and illustrated by Raquel Huete Iglesias 
Language: Spanish 
CreateSpace, 2016. 
30 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1534786678 ; 9781534786677 
Summary: Mario es un chico muy alegre y enérgico del que a veces se burlan en la escuela por ser diferente. Y es que a Mario no le gustan las niñas. Pero un día su nube preferida Dulce le explica una historia que le cambiará la vida. Gracias a sus consejos, Mario entenderá que la homosexualidad también es esencial para garantizar la supervivencia del hombre en la Tierra, y encontrará el valor para explicarles a sus padres lo que le preocupa. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Mario-nube-explicar-homosexualidad-Spanish/dp/1534786678

Sombras En El Arcoiris (A la Orilla del Viento) 
by M B Brozon 
illus. by Guridi 
Language: Spanish 
Fondo de Cultura Economica, 2017. 
ISBN: 6071648009 ; 9786071648006 
Summary: Constanza conoce a Jero como nadie, es su mejor amiga y confidente. Ella sabe que su hermano mayor es distinto a otros chicos, lo supo mucho antes de que él se lo contara. Compartir ese secreto la hace sentir única en el mundo, aunque también preocupada, porque a veces su hermano se siente triste y entonces sus ojos color maple se llenan de una sombra que los oscurece. Pero ahora Jero está enamorado y ha decidido revelarle a sus papás sus sentimientos. Esto tiene muy nerviosa a Constanza, pues no sabe cómo reaccionarán sus papás, aunque pronto sabrá que éste no es el único reto que deberá afrontar con su hermano. Sombras en el arcoíris aborda un tema poco tratado en la literatura infantil, y lo hace desde el punto de vista de una niña de diez años, quien se cuestiona a lo largo de la novela acerca de lo que nos hace diferentes y la violencia que algunos sufren por ser o pensar distinto. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Sombras-Arcoiris-Orilla-Viento-Spanish/dp/6071648009

El amanecer de la princesa es igual 
written and illustrated by Marta via Martinez 
Language: Spanish 
Amazon Digital Services, 2017. 
Summary: Realidad y ficcion para comprender la igualdad y el amor. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073T3VNY2/

El viejo coche = The old car 
written and illus. by Luisa Guerrero 
Language: Spanish and English
[Barcelona] ONG por la No Discriminación 2008. 
[24] p. il. col. 30 cm. 
ISBN: 9788493624484 ; 8493624489
Available: http://www.trabajemosporelmundo.org/ong-nd/luisa_guerrero/c_viejo_coche.html

Simón, el topo 
by Carmen de Manuel 
illus. by Laura Reixach 
Language: Spanish 
Barcelona : Bellaterra, 2011. 
32 p. il. col. 33 cm. 
ISBN: 9788472905290 ; 8472905292
Summary: Simón, el protagonista de esta historia, es un topo, pero no es topo como los demás. Simón es diferente. La emotiva historia de Simón entretiene a los niños y a las niñas y ayuda a los adultos, padres, madres, educadores y otros profesionales, a abordar con los menores un tema tan delicado como el de la homosexualidad infa ntil con toda naturalidad.
Available: http://libreriaolacacia.com/tienda/libros-homofobia-transfobia/simon-el-topo/

¡Nos gustamos! 
by Juanolo 
Language: Spanish 
Vilanova i la Geltrú : Scena, 2004. 
[14] f. : il. col.; 17 cm. 
ISBN: 8460922014 ; 9788460922018 
Full-text available: http://ceip.edu.uy/IFS/documentos/2014/sexual/materiales/Cuento_Nos_gustamos.pdf

George the gay lion 
by Paul Waring 
Language: English 
Xlibris, 2013. 
44 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 9781483660813 
Summary: Join George the Gay Lion on a charismatic exploration of the African plain, where he will find new friends and gain acceptance from his family.
Available: http://bookstore.xlibris.com/Products/SKU-0137164017/George-the-Gay-Lion.aspx

Don't let them know you're fabulous 
written and illustrated by Brad Lamb 
Language: English 
Lulu, 2013. 
26 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 
Summary: LGBT Book for children and adults, tips on how to NOT be so FABULOUS. 
Available: http://www.lulu.com/shop/brad-lamb/dont-let-them-know-youre-fabulous/paperback/product-21182936.html

Randolph the Gay Reindeer 
written and illus. by Jerry Lincoln 
Language: English 
Amazon Digital Services, 2014. 
34 p. : col. ill. 
Summary: The lead reindeer, Flash, has hurt his leg. Now Santa is testing all the other reindeer to see who will be the new leader. Flash tells Randolph that Santa will never choose him because he is gay. But Randolph believes in himself and keeps trying his best. Who will Santa choose? 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Randolph-Gay-Reindeer-Jerry-Lincoln-ebook/dp/B00QPJNMT6/ref=sr_1_91?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1425757906&sr=1-91&keywords=lgbt

It's Okay To Be Gay 
by Amy Graefe 
illus. by Nora Szeibert 
Language: English 
CreateSpace, 2014. 
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1499153406 ; 9781499153408 
Summary: A young boy's teddy bear is hiding a secret about himself. His secret is that he is gay, and he must tell his secret to his owner in order to be truly happy. This book is aimed at children ages 3-7 in hopes that it teaches acceptance, love, and understanding for all those that are gay. 
Available: https://www.createspace.com/4430687