The Rainbow Cubby House facts for kids
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| Author | Brenna and Vicki Harding |
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| Illustrator | Chris Bray Cotton |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature, LGBT literature |
| Published | 2005 (Bulldog Books) |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 12 pages (paperback) |
| ISBN | 0-9581290-2-9 |
| OCLC | 236352923 |
| Preceded by | Going to Fair Day |
| Followed by | Koalas on Parade |
The Rainbow Cubby House is a children's book written by Brenna Harding and her mother, Vicki Harding. It is the third book in a series called "Learn to Include." Vicki Harding helped write these books because she wanted to see more stories that showed different kinds of families, like those with two mums or two dads, in school libraries.
This book is great for young children who are just learning to read. It can also be read aloud by parents or teachers.
About The Rainbow Cubby House
The story in The Rainbow Cubby House is told by a character named Brenna. She shares an adventure with her two mums, her friend Jed, and Jed's two dads. Together, they all work on building a fun cubby house in the backyard.
The book shows how different families can come together to do things. It highlights teamwork and friendship.
Why the Book Caused a Stir
The "Learn to Include" series, including The Rainbow Cubby House, became part of a public discussion. This happened when a day care centre used books that featured characters from families with two mums or two dads.
Some people had different ideas about what kinds of books should be used for very young children. Morris Iemma, who was the Premier of New South Wales at the time, shared his thoughts. He said that he didn't think it was right for two-year-olds to be involved in big discussions about family types.
This event showed that books can sometimes start important conversations. It highlighted how different people have different views on what children should learn about.
