Asha's Mums facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Rosamund Elwin & Michele Paulse |
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| Illustrator | Dawn Lee |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's Literature |
| Publisher | Women's Press |
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Publication date
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1990 |
| Media type | Print Paperback |
| Pages | 23 |
Asha's Mums is a children's book published in 1990. It was written by Michele Paulse and Rosamund Elwin. Dawn Lee created the pictures for the book. The story focuses on a girl named Asha and her family. It helps readers understand that families can come in many different forms, including those with same-sex parents.
What is Asha's Mums About?
This story follows a girl named Asha. She faces a challenge when her teacher, Ms. Samuels, sees her school trip permission form. The form has two names listed as Asha's mothers. Ms. Samuels gets confused. She finds it hard to understand that Asha has two moms.
Asha feels worried about this. She talks to her mothers, and they decide to meet with the teacher. While waiting, Asha tells her classmates about different kinds of families. The story ends with Asha getting permission for her trip. Her classmates and teacher also learn about different family structures.
Why Was This Book Important?
Asha's Mums became quite well-known because of its topic. It was one of the first children's books in Canada to feature a family with two mothers. This led to many discussions about the book. Some people felt it was important for children to see diverse families. Others thought the book should not be used in schools.
In British Columbia, Canada, there was even a legal case about the book. Some people tried to have the book removed from school libraries. However, the courts decided that the book could stay. This case helped to show the importance of including different types of families in children's stories. The book helped many people learn about and accept different family structures.
