Text -It was the first day of school at Sunny Grove Elementary.The classroom buzzed with excitement — shiny new shoes, backpacks with keychains, and families waving at the door.The teacher stood by the welcome rug and smiled.“Good morning, families of the heart!” she said.Illustration -Inside a cozy, colorful classroom. Teacher standing by a rug that says “Welcome Friends.”Families saying goodbye — different family types clearly visible. Light pouring in through big windows.
Text -She didn’t say moms and dads, or parents, or guardians.She said families — because every family came in its own special way.Some children came holding their mom’s hand.Some had two dads.Some came with their grandma, their aunt, or their older brother.One little boy came with his foster dad, who gave a warm hug before leaving.Illustration -A series of small vignettes showing different families saying goodbye. One child gives a tight hug to a foster dad, another waves to her grandma. Joyful and inclusive expressions.
Text -During morning circle, the teacher asked,“Who helped you get ready for school today?”Hands shot up.“My mom packed my lunch!”“My brother tied my shoes!”“My foster mom brushed my hair and said I look like sunshine!”Illustration -Children sitting in a circle on a colorful rug, hands raised, smiling. The teacher listening kindly. A wall behind them shows drawings and a calendar. The mood is warm and lively.
Text -At recess, the children played tag and shared stories about their homes.But sometimes, a question would stop the game.“Why don’t you live with your real parents?”“When will you go back home?”“Did you do something wrong?”The air grew quiet.Those words felt like tiny pebbles dropped into the middle of a pond —the ripples reached all around.Illustration -Playground scene — a group of kids playing. One child looks uncomfortable while others look uncertain.A small visual metaphor — maybe soft ripples drawn around the child to show emotional impact.
Text -The teacher noticed and gathered everyone under the big oak tree.She spoke softly, like a friend sharing a secret -“Families are made in many ways.Some by birth,some by choice,and some by love that steps in when it’s needed most.”Illustration -Class gathered under a big oak tree on school grounds. The teacher sits cross-legged, surrounded by children listening. Soft sunlight filters through leaves, creating a calm, safe atmosphere.
Text -“When someone is in foster care,” the teacher continued,“it means another family is helping care for them for now —keeping them safe, loved, and growing strong.We don’t need to ask why —we can show we care with kind words instead.”Illustration -Close-up of teacher’s face speaking gently; children’s thoughtful expressions.Small heart-shaped icons floating around to symbolize warmth and care.
Text -That afternoon, the children tried again.Instead of asking, “Why don’t you live with your real parents?”they said,“I like your family’s way.”Or,“You must have a lot of people who care about you.”The playground felt lighter.Smiles returned.The pebbles were gone.Illustration -Same playground as before — now full of laughter, kids running and playing together again. A faint hint of the “pebbles” turned into glowing hearts to show healing and kindness.
Text -Before home time, the class drew pictures of their families.One drew two dads and a dog.Another drew her grandma watering flowers.One drew two houses — connected by a rainbow of hearts.Illustration -Children seated at tables drawing with crayons. The teacher walking around admiring their work.The pictures show all kinds of families — loving and joyful. Bright, colorful scene.
Text -The teacher hung the drawings on the wall and said,“Look how different and beautiful our families are!Love fits in every shape.”Illustration -Wall display filled with drawings — “Our Families” written on top.The teacher and students admire the wall together. A large heart shape formed by all the drawings combined.
Text -As the bell rang, children ran to the door —to moms, dads, grandparents, foster parents, and family friends.The teacher waved goodbye.“Remember,” she said,“family isn’t just who you live with —it’s who helps your heart grow.”Illustration -School doors open; children running to their families with open arms. The teacher waves goodbye. Final image - heart-shaped sunlight glow, symbolizing love that connects them all.
Text -There are many kinds of families — and they all deserve kindness and respect.When we meet someone whose family is different from ours, we can choose questions that include, not hurt.Because every child belongs.And every family is real.Illustration -Simple heart collage showing different family types — silhouettes of all kinds of families inside one large heart.make the illustrations the sayme styles of the illustrations on Broken Crayons Still Color book
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