[2] The book has been adopted in various educational settings as a teaching tool to normalize the acceptance of various family forms.

Todd Parr utilizes simple, repetitive textual phrases and vibrant illustrations throughout the text.

[6][7] The book won a 2004 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award, an accolade given to new products, including literature, that enhance children’s lives.

[10][11] The Family Book was placed on the summer reading list for the District of Columbia Public School system.

[12] This book has also been integrated into various teaching curriculums, educating students of the variety of family structures to exist.

[23] The Family Book is part of a larger collection by Todd Parr that aims to expose children to complex social themes in an accessible manner.

[27] The Mommy Book - A colorful depiction of different types of mothers and what makes each of them unique and special.