From the bestselling author of How Are You Feeling Today?, What Makes a Family? helps children understand and celebrate the many different ways families can look.

Designed to spark gentle, meaningful conversations, this inclusive picture book invites children to explore what makes families unique, as well as what they all share. Using everyday examples, clear explanations, and bright, engaging illustrations by Sarah Jennings, it celebrates families of all shapes and sizes with warmth and care.

The book thoughtfully introduces a wide range of family structures, including nuclear and blended families, LGBTQ+ families, single-parent families, and families formed through fostering and adoption. At its heart is a simple, reassuring message: families may look different, but love is what holds them together.

Part of the Let’s Talk series, this comforting picture book is written by an expert and supports healthy discussions around feelings, relationships, diversity, and mental wellbeing, helping children build understanding and empathy right from the start.