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published
March 27th 2008
by Putnam Juvenile
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Hardcover, 32 pages
isbn
0399247122
(isbn13: 9780399247125)
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Bobby and Jamie are getting married, but Bobby's niece Chloe is worried that she won't be his favorite person anymore. Will Uncle Bobby still think sh...more
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Uncle Bobby's Wedding tells the sweet story of Chloe, a young guinea pig who worries that Uncle Bobby won’t keep having fun with her after he marries his boyfriend Jamie. Uncle Bobby explains that their special times together will not end; Chloe will not be losing an uncle, but gaining one. The book ends at the wedding, with Chloe as the enthusiastic flower girl. Though this book has a total feel good message and focuses on the truth behind a homosexual relationship, two people who just love ...more
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Read in February, 2009
Summary: Chloe has a special relationship with her Uncle Bobby, and she worries that will change when he gets married.
Response: I found this book on The Rainbow List - had I not, I my have dismissed it as an "authentic" and respectful book about two gay men. It is the first book in this course where I have read an animal story, since I had been trying to avoid cute animal versions of other people's cultures. This book, however, shows darling guinea pigs doing people thing...more
Response: I found this book on The Rainbow List - had I not, I my have dismissed it as an "authentic" and respectful book about two gay men. It is the first book in this course where I have read an animal story, since I had been trying to avoid cute animal versions of other people's cultures. This book, however, shows darling guinea pigs doing people thing...more
Read in April, 2008
Chloe is having a hard time with her favorite uncle's upcoming marriage. Her Uncle Bobby and soon to be Uncle Jamie show her how much they both love her and how much fun they will have together. The author does a fantastic job in telling this valuable story.
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Read in April, 2008
Chloe's favorite uncle, Bobby, is going to get married to Jamie, and Chloe worries Bobby won't have time for her anymore. A good book for someone interested in a picture book about a same sex marriage.
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Cute story about a little girl (okay, she's actually a hamster) who is sad that her Uncle Bobby is getting married; why does he have to get married when he already has her? The thing that sets this book apart from the many other children's books of similar plot is that Uncle Bobby is getting married to Jamie, another man (okay, fine... he's a hamster!!) The same-sex marriage is handled well and everyone is happy, which is actually appropriate for the target age. Still, this is not one I'll be us...more
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Read in October, 2008
How appropriate that I discovered this book as California is heading to the polls to vote on whether or not to ban gay marriage. All those opposed to equality should be forced to read this children's book. Instead of being solely about finding out a relative is gay, this book is about feeling left out or behind. Chloe finds out her favorite uncle is getting married. She feels that she will no longer be a part of her uncle's life. Chloe talks with her uncle and is brought into his and his partner...more
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I did not like this book at all. Although it portrayed a homosexual couple in a positive light, it did not touch on any gay issues. The main conflict in this book was the Chloe is nervous that Uncle Bobby will no longer have time for her once he is married. Chloe is annoying and spoiled. Not a “goodread”.
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Read in May, 2009
Another one I picked up because it was on the "challenged" list. I am very open-minded, but this story gave me the creeps. I did not read it to my pre-k child. That said, I do not think it should be banned (or challenged) simply because I do not believe in censorship.
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Read in July, 2008
i feel like i should champion any kid's book about queer weddings, even queer guinea pig weddings. but, this treacly book doesn't have the edginess of king & king, nor the veracity of and tango makes three. plus, uncle bobby's partner is frequently wearing a lavender vest. lavender? it's already apparent that he's queer. don't have to beat us over the head with it. plus what girl knows how to tie a bow-tie? honestly. 1% of the male population know this secret. the author does get extra ...more
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This book is remarkable for including a gay wedding, but not really being about a gay wedding. It's mostly about a little girl who's worried that her favorite uncle won't have time for her after he gets married.
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Read in May, 2009
I liked this book specifically because gay marriage was not the central issue. This is a story about Chloe and her Uncle Bobby who happens to be gay. I think it's important for children to see that gay people are just like any other people. Not every book has to be about how gay people are different, or explain the difficulties of being gay. There are plenty of books like that; this one offers something else.
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On the latest Rainbow List. Unfortunately the library doesn't have the other picture book on the list, but this was certainly cute, and I'm sure Lola will enjoy it.
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Read in April, 2009
Also read this one out of curiousity because it's one of the most challenged in the past year.
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This is an adorable GLBTQ picture book for children. Strongly recommended.
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Read in July, 2008
Definitely not your everyday picture book! While the wedding in question is between two males (guinea pigs in this case) it is a sweet little story about a girl afraid of losing her relationship with her uncle. We have this in our parenting section, and i think that's a good place--very appropriate for those encountering a similar dilemma.
Whether the fact the marriage is between 2 males bothers you or not is up to you. There has already been an informal challenged on this book, ...more
Whether the fact the marriage is between 2 males bothers you or not is up to you. There has already been an informal challenged on this book, ...more
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It's a fine story...but in my opinion just kind of weird that they are guinea pigs.
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06/14/09
Michelle
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Gay Guinea Pigs? Rock on...
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Read in June, 2008
They're guinea pigs. They're gay. And they're gettin' married. 'Nuff said.
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Read in May, 2008
Gay guinea pigs! How can you not like this book?
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