"This timely and sensitive title helps define a family, from members related by birth to stepparents and same-sex parents. Children will learn that loving families look after each other, even if they sometimes disagree or argue." -- Provided by the publisher.

Includes index.

What are values? -- What is a family? -- Why are families important? -- Different families -- Living with parents -- Same-sex parents -- Stepparents -- Foster families -- Adoptive families -- Making a difference.