Why My Family Books Are Different from Other Kids’ Books

When you walk through the children’s book aisle, you’ll find shelves full of bright covers, silly characters, and playful rhymes. And don’t get us wrong—those books have their place. But the My Family series was created to do something different. Something deeper.

We’re not just telling stories—we’re opening conversations.

Each My Family book gently explores topics that many families struggle to talk about: loss, adoption, disabilities, divorce, cultural differences, and more. These are the real-life moments that shape childhood... and we believe kids deserve stories that meet them where they are.

1. Side-by-side: What Sets Us Apart

Most books in the 5–7 age range stick to humor or fantasy. My Family books take a different path—real emotions, real situations, and realistic characters that feel like someone your child already knows.
While many children's stories offer escape, ours offer understanding.

2. Illustrations That Speak Without Words

We use soft, Pixar-style illustrations filled with emotion and expression. Our characters look like real kids—with freckles, tears, mixed heritage, and hugs that feel like home. Every image is created to help little ones feel the story, not just follow it.
A simple glance at a worried face or a comforting gesture gives children a visual language for emotions they may not yet know how to name.

3. Books Made to Be Read Together

My Family books are written to be shared—by parents, grandparents, therapists, pastors, teachers, or anyone who loves a child.
Every page opens a door to questions, comfort, and connection.
That’s why when a family sits down with one of our books, it’s more than storytime. It’s a shared moment of healing and hope.

4. The Conversation Doesn’t Stop on the Last Page

Each My Family book is being paired with a companion activity book—designed to help kids keep talking, feeling, and understanding even after the story ends.
These gentle activity books include coloring pages, emotion-based prompts, memory-building activities, and kindness challenges.
They give children a way to express what’s in their hearts—through play, art, and simple words—and they give adults a natural way to keep the conversation going.

Let’s keep giving kids the tools to understand their world—and let them know they’re never alone in it.