10 must-read family books like Papa, Daddy, and Riley by Seamus Kirst

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Papa, Daddy, and Riley

By: Seamus Kirst

4.26

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Riley is Papa's princess and Daddy's dragon. She loves her two fathers! When Riley's classmate asks…

If you liked the family plot in Papa, Daddy, and Riley by Seamus Kirst , here is a list of 10 books like this:

Cover of Stella Brings the Family by Miriam B. Schiffer, Holly Clifton-Brown

1. Stella Brings the Family

By: Miriam B. Schiffer , Holly Clifton-Brown

4.05

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

Stella's class is having a Mother's Day celebration, but what's a girl with two daddies to do? It's… read more

Similar categories in Miriam B. Schiffer's Stella Brings the Family book and Seamus Kirst's Papa, Daddy, and Riley

  • childrens
  • school
  • lgbt
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • queer
Cover of This Day in June by Gayle E. Pitman, Kristyna Litten

2. This Day in June

By: Gayle E. Pitman , Kristyna Litten

3.40

Format: 300 pages, Hardcover

In a wildly whimsical, validating, and exuberant reflection of the LGBT community, this title welco… read more

Similar categories in Gayle E. Pitman's This Day in June book and Seamus Kirst's Papa, Daddy, and Riley

  • childrens
  • lgbt
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • queer

3. Red: A Crayon's Story

By: Michael Hall

4.08

Format: 234 pages, Hardcover

A blue crayon mistakenly labeled as "red" suffers an identity crisis in the new picture book by the… read more

Similar categories in Michael Hall's Red: A Crayon's Story book and Seamus Kirst's Papa, Daddy, and Riley

  • childrens
  • lgbt
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • queer

4. Introducing Teddy: A Gentle Story About Gender and Friendship

By: Dougal MacPherson , Jessica Walton

3.90

Format: 216 pages,

One sunny day, Errol finds that Thomas the Teddy is sad, and Errol can't figure out why. Then Thoma… read more

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5. Heather Has Two Mommies

By: Lesléa Newman , Diana Souza

3.00

Format: 282 pages, Paperback

Originally self-published in 1989, Heather Has Two Mommies became the first title in Alyson's newly… read more

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6. My Princess Boy

By: None , None

3.90

Format: None pages,

Dyson loves pink, sparkly things. Sometimes he wears dresses. Sometimes he wears jeans. He likes to… read more

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7. Neither

By: Airlie Anderson

4.17

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

In this colorful and touching story that celebrates what makes each of us unique, a little creature… read more

Similar categories in Airlie Anderson's Neither book and Seamus Kirst's Papa, Daddy, and Riley

  • childrens
  • lgbt
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • queer
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8. Creepy Crayon!

By: Aaron Reynolds

4.32

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

A #1 New York Times bestseller! From the team behind the New York Times bestselling Creepy Carro… read more

Similar categories in Aaron Reynolds's Creepy Crayon! book and Seamus Kirst's Papa, Daddy, and Riley

  • fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • school
Cover of A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo by Jill Twiss

9. A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo

By: Jill Twiss

4.64

Format: 35 pages, Kindle Edition

Meet Marlon Bundo, a lonely bunny who lives with his Grampa Mike Pence, the former Vice President o… read more

Similar categories in Jill Twiss's A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo book and Seamus Kirst's Papa, Daddy, and Riley

  • childrens
  • lgbt
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • queer
"Stink bugs are temporary. Love is forever."

-Jill Twiss, A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo

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10. We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner)

By: Carole Lindstrom

4.51

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues … read more

Similar categories in Carole Lindstrom's We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner) book and Seamus Kirst's Papa, Daddy, and Riley

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Julián Is a Mermaid by Jessica     Love

11. Julián Is a Mermaid

By: Jessica Love

4.51

Format: 80 pages, Hardcover

In an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and… read more

Similar categories in Jessica Love's Julián Is a Mermaid book and Seamus Kirst's Papa, Daddy, and Riley

  • childrens
  • lgbt
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • queer
Cover of That Flag by Tameka Fryer Brown

12. That Flag

By: Tameka Fryer Brown

4.63

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An affecting picture book from Tameka Fryer Brown and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Ni… read more

Similar categories in Tameka Fryer Brown's That Flag book and Seamus Kirst's Papa, Daddy, and Riley

  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of Prince & Knight (Prince & Knight, #1) by Daniel Haack

13. Prince & Knight (Prince & Knight, #1)

By: Daniel Haack

4.45

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this modern fairy tale, a noble prince and a brave knight come together to defeat a terrible mon… read more

Similar categories in Daniel Haack's Prince & Knight (Prince & Knight, #1) book and Seamus Kirst's Papa, Daddy, and Riley

  • childrens
  • lgbt
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • queer
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14. Ho'onani: Hula Warrior

By: Heather Gale

4.26

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An empowering celebration of identity, acceptance and Hawaiian culture based on the true story of a… read more

Similar categories in Heather Gale's Ho'onani: Hula Warrior book and Seamus Kirst's Papa, Daddy, and Riley

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • lgbt
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
Cover of When Aidan Became A Brother by Kyle Lukoff

15. When Aidan Became A Brother

By: Kyle Lukoff

4.54

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

When Aidan was born, everyone thought he was a girl. His parents gave him a pretty name, his room l… read more

Similar categories in Kyle Lukoff's When Aidan Became A Brother book and Seamus Kirst's Papa, Daddy, and Riley

  • childrens
  • lgbt
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • queer
Cover of Papa, Daddy, and Riley by Seamus Kirst

16. Papa, Daddy, and Riley

By: Seamus Kirst

4.26

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Riley is Papa's princess and Daddy's dragon. She loves her two fathers! When Riley's classmate asks… read more

Similar categories in Seamus Kirst's Papa, Daddy, and Riley book and Seamus Kirst's Papa, Daddy, and Riley

  • cultural
  • love
  • childrens
  • school
  • lgbt
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • queer
Cover of Stonewall:  A Building. An Uprising. A Revolution by Rob    Sanders

17. Stonewall: A Building. An Uprising. A Revolution

By: Rob Sanders

4.23

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising with the very first picture book to te… read more

Similar categories in Rob Sanders's Stonewall: A Building. An Uprising. A Revolution book and Seamus Kirst's Papa, Daddy, and Riley

  • queer
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • lgbt
Cover of My Rainbow by Trinity Neal

18. My Rainbow

By: Trinity Neal

4.28

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A dedicated mom puts love into action as she creates the perfect rainbow-colored wig for her transg… read more

Similar categories in Trinity Neal's My Rainbow book and Seamus Kirst's Papa, Daddy, and Riley

  • childrens
  • lgbt
  • picture books
  • family
  • queer
Cover of Auntie Uncle: Drag Queen Hero by Ellie Royce

19. Auntie Uncle: Drag Queen Hero

By: Ellie Royce

4.55

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Told from the perspective of their adoring nephew, Auntie Uncle: Drag Queen Hero is the story of a … read more

Similar categories in Ellie Royce's Auntie Uncle: Drag Queen Hero book and Seamus Kirst's Papa, Daddy, and Riley

  • childrens
  • lgbt
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • queer
Cover of Love Is Love by Michael Genhart

20. Love Is Love

By: Michael Genhart

4.00

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

A boy confides in a friend that he doesn’t know what to say when he’s teased for having two dads, a… read more

Similar categories in Michael Genhart's Love Is Love book and Seamus Kirst's Papa, Daddy, and Riley

  • love
  • childrens
  • lgbt
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • queer
Cover of A Plan for Pops by Heather   Smith

21. A Plan for Pops

By: Heather Smith

4.27

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Lou spends every Saturday with Grandad and Pops. They walk to the library hand in  hand. Grandad re… read more

Similar categories in Heather Smith's A Plan for Pops book and Seamus Kirst's Papa, Daddy, and Riley

  • childrens
  • lgbt
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • queer

13 Best fiction books like Papa, Daddy, and Riley by Seamus Kirst

Transform Your Habits

Stella Brings the Family

Miriam B. Schiffer , Holly Clifton-Brown

4.05

Red: A Crayon's Story

Michael Hall

4.08

Transform Your Habits

Neither

Airlie Anderson

4.17

Transform Your Habits

Creepy Crayon!

Aaron Reynolds

4.32

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19 must-read fiction books like A Plan for Pops by Heather Smith

Transform Your Habits

Last Stop on Market Street

Matt de la Peña , Christian Robinson

4.30

Transform Your Habits

Stella Brings the Family

Miriam B. Schiffer , Holly Clifton-Brown

4.05

Transform Your Habits

Not Quite Narwhal (Not Quite Narwhal and Friends)

Jessie Sima

4.46

Transform Your Habits

Santa's Husband

Daniel Kibblesmith , None , A.P. Quach

3.59

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