Federico and All His Families - by Mili Hernández (Hardcover)

About the Book

Federico the cat travels from roof to roof to visit all his families; among them are Tadeo, who lives with his grandparents, Ana and her two moms, and Virginia with her father and mother. They are different families and Federico loves them all equally.

Book Synopsis

Roof to roof, Federico the cat visits all his families everyday: Tadeo and his grandparents, Anna and her two Moms; Virginia, with her Mom and Dad, Paula and her two Dads... All of them different, all of them loved by Federico. Unconditionally.

This little jewel is perfect to show the smallest of the house that love can be found in any family. By author and compromised activist for diversity Mili Hernández and illustrator Gómez.

También disponible en español. (Also available in Spanish.)

Review Quotes

Fall 2024 Showcase: Small Moments of Gratitude - Children's Book Council.

Federico the cat is one of those adorable neighborhood kitties who wanders from home to home soaking up the love and treats. Among the families he visits, there are kids with two dads, kids with two moms, kids being raised by grandparents, and kids with a mom and dad in the home. - Book Riot

I don't know if Federico is the lucky one or his various families. This board book shows the friendly cat as he spends his day, moving from one family to the next, enjoying breakfast, a walk to the bus, and a read aloud. The colorful images and text show that several families claim him as their own but are happy to share him with others. The families are diverse with two mothers, two fathers, a single- parent household, and even grandparents who are rearing their offspring. It's hard not to smile while following this cat around to his welcoming homes. Youngsters will enjoy hearing this short story read to them and then learning to read it for themselves. - Goodreads-Barbara Ward

By focusing on Federico and his activities, and presenting the families in a simple and matter-of-fact way, the book neatly avoids being preachy. The humorous and expressive illustrations carry as much weight as the text, for it is in the illustrations that readers see the racial composition of the different families, while also inviting readers to reach their own conclusions, for example: Are some single-parent families? Adopted families? The original Spanish text, Federico y sus familias, publishes simultaneously.

Sweet and inclusive, perfect for any family. (Board book. 2-4). - Kirkus

The full color cartoonish artwork conveys a lot of the diversity but the text comments on some of the families as well. Ideal for Bay Area families, this is a must-have. - Bayviews- Association of Children's Librarians of Northern California

This delightful board book celebrates diverse families through the eyes of a cat named Federico. He visits families in his neighborhood, which consist of kids with various skin tones who live in families with two moms, a mom and a dad, single parents, two dads, and grandparents. Federico loves something about each family, and is loved in return. Bright colors and whimsical cartoon style art celebrate the rainbow of diversity. Such a joyful and appealing look at family for the youngest readers. - Youth Services Book Review

This is such a sweet book to show how all families are different, but how they can all love the same things. Frederico and All His Families is published by Nube Ocho, a published committed to publishing books that promote respectful attitudes towards all types of diversity. - Kid's Lit Life