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This charming children's picture book addresses the questions a young child might ask who is a member of an interracial blended stepfamily. Living with his Hispanic mom and dad in the city, Luis wonders why he is black and his brothers are white, discovering why it is his lucky day.

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A useful and age-appropriate tool for parents and grandparents looking for a way to introduce family diversity to their young children. --Carol Hooper, LCSW, LMFT Luis's Lucky Day is an excellent book for the elementary classroom. The story offers an array of tools and study areas to approach lessons about blended families, diversity, culture, and city lifestyles. Colorful illustrations will appeal to young children. --Dena Meyerhoff, educator, elementary and middle grades A commentary on the world around us today with blended families and diverse culture and lifestyles. The story opens a window for discussion on how to approach these topics in an age-appropriate manner. Luis's Lucky Day is a sweet story with vivid illustrations that will be sure to please young readers. --Tara Provini, family social services professional

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Kathleen Caulfield is a registered nurse who has worked in psychiatric nursing for more than ten years. She heard the story of Luis from an acquaintance, when living in the Bronx, New York. Kathleen feels more stories like Luis's need to be available for families, to better explain and cope with children's questions. Antonella Cammarano is a children's book illustrator who lives in Valencia City, Venezula. She based the drawings of the characters in this book on her young brothers.

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