ESL Reading List: Families

Illustrations and simple rhyming text show how the guiding hands of a family are always there to love and nurture a child, from birth to the first day of school.

A girl, seeking her connection to family past and present, creates a special book in tribute and remembrance, leaving blank pages for future memories.

Explains what a family is including parent, siblings and grandparents.

As he grows from infancy to three-years of age, Bartleby Huddle remains quiet, not speaking a word, until the day Grampy Huddle arrives and discovers the solution.

Simple text and illustrations of diverse families show how children affect their loved ones for the better.

Nellie and her little brother Gus discuss all kinds of families during a day at the zoo and dinner at home with their relatives afterwards.

Rhyming text and illustrations explore the ways people, animals, and even objects can form families.

Grandpa Max explains to Ollie the ways their relatives are connected and the things they have in common.

A boy at first is angry when his parents suddenly welcome a giant bear named Gary into their family, but eventually he and Gary learn to get along.

The story follows a young girl as she helps to care for the new baby in her family.

Represents a variety of families, some big and some small, some with only one parent and some with two moms or dads, some quiet and some noisy, but all alike in some ways and special no matter what.

A young boy explains to the mailman that his family consists of ninety-three members, including his parents, sisters, and an assortment of pets.

Students in Mrs. Mack's class describe their families--big or small, living together or apart, with two moms or none--and learn why every family is special and important.

When she cannot find her favorite stuffed toy, a young girl asks her mother, father, and older sister for help.

When a busy family's activities come to a halt because of a blackout, they find they enjoy spending time together and not being too busy for once.

A little boy is excited at the prospect of spending the night at his friend's house but worries how he'll get along without his teddy bear.

Describes the relationship between siblings and the things they share, including parents, problems, and personal space.

Simple text and full-color photos celebrate different kinds of families.

Family is made up of the people we care about. Young readers will learn that a family is made up of the people we are related to, as well as other people we care about and people who serve as our role models.

Explains what a mother is, the different kinds of things they can do, and the relationships that they have with their children.

Introduces grandparents, discussing the things that they do with their grandchildren and why they are an important part of the family.

Explains what aunts and uncles are and the relationships that they have with their nieces and nephews.

Explains what cousins are and the relationships that they have with each other.

Explains what brothers and sisters are, different kinds of siblings, and the relationships that they have with each other.