Each page is artfully and distinctly rendered to be a visual depiction of the beauty and joy of diversity. Cornell's fluid watercolor and gouache illustrations breathe life into this delightful story. The author's text is simple yet powerful in its ability to move readers of all ages. Welcome back to Heather and her mommies." This updated version includes new illustrations by the commercially successful Cornell, which supply humor and avoid lesbian stereotypes that dogged earlier versions. "Heather has two mommies-and a new look! Newman's picture book about Heather and her mommies first appeared 25 years ago as the product of desktop publishing and a determination to create a story reflecting family diversity. With attractive new art by Cornell, life in their 'little house with a big apple tree in the front yard' looks pretty idyllic, and the first day of school is fun, too. It's hard to fathom now the scorn and fear this mild-mannered tale of a girl and her two moms occasioned when it was published in 1989.
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