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Donovan's Big Day
by
Lesléa Newman (Goodreads Author),
Mike Dutton
Donovan's two moms are getting married, and he can't wait for the celebration to begin. After all, as ringbearer, he has a very important job to do. Any boy or girl with same-sex parents—or who knows a same-sex couple—will appreciate this picture book about love, family, and marriage. The story captures the joy and excitement of a wedding day while the illustrations show t...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
April 26th 2011
by Tricycle Press
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Donovan’s Big Day by Leslea Newman, published by Tricycle Press, 2011, is listed as one of the top 10 finalists in the Rainbow 2012 Book list. This book highlights a same sex gender relationship in a positive, normal and natural setting.
The story begins as Donovan, an adorable, puppy eyed, young boy, begins his morning with anticipation and excitement for what’s to come later that day. On this very special big day, Donovan prepares to serve as the ring bearer at his moms‘ wedding that evening....more
The story begins as Donovan, an adorable, puppy eyed, young boy, begins his morning with anticipation and excitement for what’s to come later that day. On this very special big day, Donovan prepares to serve as the ring bearer at his moms‘ wedding that evening....more
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There are dozens of picture books on controversial themes. Some of them are so pedestrian and "beat you over the head with a message" that it makes your teeth ache even if you have no problem with said message. Well meaning though such book may be, it isn't a good book. But often there aren't a lot of better books out there dealing with the topics. So, what a nice alternative to see this offering on the shelves. Our little boy goes through the day getting ready for a wedding . . . and brings the...more
I love that books like this are out and available for young readers! A story of a young boy from the moment he opens his eyes in the morning on his "big day," till the main event happens. This event being a wedding of his two mommies. Donovan is the ring bearer and their is much to worry about and do on this big day. Its surprising how little children are exposed to the fact that not ever family has a a typical "mommy and daddy." Without having this exposure children often consider this "weird."...more
Oct 15, 2012
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A story in rhyme is very fun to read, especially the story “Donovan’s Big Day” by Leslea Newman. In the book, a boy named Donovan prepares the whole day for his big job at his two mothers wedding. He does everything from putting on his bowtie to protecting the rings inside his coat pocket. He makes everything a big deal because he doesn’t want to disappoint his mommy and mama on such a big day. The story is a great book to read to children because it introduces a new kind of family. The author d...more
Newman,L.(2011).Donovan's Big Day.New York:RandomHouse Children's Books.
Subgroup: Same-sex parents
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Topics: Same-sex parents, marriage
Synopsis: Donovan's two moms are getting married, and he can't wait for the celebration to begin. After all, as ringbearer, he has a very important job to do. Any boy or girl with same-sex parents—or who knows a same-sex couple—will appreciate this picture book about love, family, and marriage. The story captures the joy and excitement of a w...more
Subgroup: Same-sex parents
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Topics: Same-sex parents, marriage
Synopsis: Donovan's two moms are getting married, and he can't wait for the celebration to begin. After all, as ringbearer, he has a very important job to do. Any boy or girl with same-sex parents—or who knows a same-sex couple—will appreciate this picture book about love, family, and marriage. The story captures the joy and excitement of a w...more
Donovan is going to be a ring bearer at a wedding. How exciting! All the preparations, the fancy clothes, the relatives. It is not until the end that we find out it is the wedding of his two moms.
I loved that this book showed the excitement of the child, and how clear it was that he was in a very loving family. It didn't pull a punch, it gave a hug with the "surprise" ending.
The illustrations are very friendly and sweet. This is a perfect book for children of same-sex parents.
Based on her own...more
I loved that this book showed the excitement of the child, and how clear it was that he was in a very loving family. It didn't pull a punch, it gave a hug with the "surprise" ending.
The illustrations are very friendly and sweet. This is a perfect book for children of same-sex parents.
Based on her own...more
Donovan spends all day getting ready for a wedding. He bathes, dresses, practices walking slowly, and a lot more things you have to do when you're going to be a ring bearer. When the big moment arrives, Donovan presents two wedding bands to each of his mothers and the minister pronounces them, "wife and wife".
I didn't find this book particularly well-written or interesting; it just seemed like the author wanted to write a picture book about same-sex marriage, so she did. Nothing out of the ordi...more
I didn't find this book particularly well-written or interesting; it just seemed like the author wanted to write a picture book about same-sex marriage, so she did. Nothing out of the ordi...more
My Review:
When you start to read this book you wonder why Donovan is getting so excited and what is this BIG job he has to do on this BIG day? He went about his chores by racing down the stairs to feed his dog Sheba, eat breakfast and then rush to clean himself up. He got dressed in his new jacket. He had a little white satin box which he had to look after and don’t loose. The minute he heard his uncle Gregory honk the horn he came flying out of the house into the backseat. Donovan was so excit...more
When you start to read this book you wonder why Donovan is getting so excited and what is this BIG job he has to do on this BIG day? He went about his chores by racing down the stairs to feed his dog Sheba, eat breakfast and then rush to clean himself up. He got dressed in his new jacket. He had a little white satin box which he had to look after and don’t loose. The minute he heard his uncle Gregory honk the horn he came flying out of the house into the backseat. Donovan was so excit...more
Donovan's excited for the big day. He's got to wake up on time, drink his juice and eat his breakfast, put on a fabulous suit and keep that little box nice and safe in his pocket. Without a hint of controversy, this book about Donovan and his Mommy and Mama's wedding day and all the excitement is refreshing, charming and heartwarming. Donovan happens to have two Mommys, but it's not the center of the story, rather excitement and love take center stage in this picture book tale.
The story of Donovan's big day. It tells of how he has to get ready and essentially be on his best behavior, including several notes to not do typical children things, like play with cousins or the dog. In the end, we realize that he is a ring bearer in the wedding of his two moms! Very sweet, and I loved how the boy took his job very seriously. My only question... who would actually give a child the wedding rings to hold on to? Really? But the rest of the story is solid.
Donovan has much to do in preparation for his big day...or more like his mothers' big day. They are getting married. I loved how the text was structured to represent the excitement of Donovan. The sentences are long and you can sense how rushed and excited and nervous Donovan is to make the day special. The facial expressions and illustrations also do a nice job of expressing that emotion.
Great book.
Great book.
Donovan's the ring bearer for in his two Moms' wedding. The lesbian wedding at the end is a surprise, the whole book is Donovan getting ready, but you don't know what for until the end. The illustrations and layout of text are not great, though.
This book is a super cute story of a wedding from a kid's vantage point. Illustrations very nicely capture the wedding day excitement. I loved seeing the joy on the faces of everyone- brides, parents, family, and friends.
I hope to have children one day and this a great children's book that I would read to my child to let them know that there are all kinds of families.
Leslea Newman does it again. Not only is it a good book with a fun story, but she wins another PRGS award from me (http://kvsdesigns.com/blog/book-awards/).
Donovan is preparing for a big day. The quick, short story takes you through all the steps he has to go through to perform all the duties he needs to on this very big day. On the second to last page, you see that his big duty is ringbearer at his moms' wedding. The fact that he has two moms clearly getting married after he was already born i...more
Donovan is preparing for a big day. The quick, short story takes you through all the steps he has to go through to perform all the duties he needs to on this very big day. On the second to last page, you see that his big duty is ringbearer at his moms' wedding. The fact that he has two moms clearly getting married after he was already born i...more
The story was a 3 but the illustrations were a 5. I love how rich the colors are, and how much they added to the story.
Love this sweet and funny story. I wonder how long it will take for the firat challenge....
nice illustrations for a modern family tale
So sweet. :)
Awesome!
Gives children the idea of different ways of life.
May 20, 2013
Randall
marked it as to-read
Mar 28, 2013
Rachel
marked it as to-read
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Lesléa Newman (born 1955, Brooklyn, NY) is the author of over 50 books including Heather Has Two Mommies, A Letter To Harvey Milk, Writing From The Heart, In Every Laugh a Tear, The Femme Mystique, Still Life with Buddy, Fat Chance and Out of the Closet and Nothing to Wear.
She has received many literary awards including Poetry Fellowships from the Massachusetts Artists Fellowship Foundation and th...more
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She has received many literary awards including Poetry Fellowships from the Massachusetts Artists Fellowship Foundation and th...more
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