Pearl Power and the Girl with Two Dads

Themes: Cross-curricular, Family, Friendship, Health and life skills 

Connections to the Curriculum in English: This book investigates ways of living and it encourages talk about family life and how different families can be.     

Book coverAuthor and publisher: Mel Elliott, I Love Mel 

Summary: Matilda is a new girl at Pearl’s school, and they soon become friends. Matilda’s family are different from Pearl’s family in the way that Matilda has two dads. Pearl imagines it must be wonderful to have two cool dads and no bossy mum in the family. But, as their friendship develops and after having visited Matilda, Pearl discovers that Matilda’s family aren’t so different after all…  

Suitable for students in years: 5-7 

Tags: Cross-curricular, Family, Friendship, Health and life skills
Published Oct. 27, 2021 8:22 AM - Last modified Sep. 20, 2022 2:33 PM