HEATHER HAS TWO MUMMIES by Lesléa Newman & Laura Cornell
PAPERBACK
Author: Lesléa Newman
Illustrator: Laura Cornell
Warm, reassuring, and quietly groundbreaking, Heather Has Two Mummies is a gentle picture book that celebrates family diversity and the simple truth that love is what makes a family.
Heather’s favourite number is two. She has two arms, two legs, two pets - and two wonderful mummies who love her very much. Everything feels just right… until Heather starts school and a classmate asks about her daddy. Heather doesn’t have a daddy, and for the first time, she wonders if her family is different in a way that matters.
When the class is asked to draw pictures of their families, something beautiful happens. No two drawings are the same. Some families are big, some are small, some have one parent, some have grandparents - and Heather realises that families come in all shapes and kinds. What truly matters is that the people in them love one another.
Written by Lesléa Newman and illustrated with warmth and clarity by Laura Cornell, this pioneering story remains an important, affirming read for young children. A clear, age-appropriate celebration of diverse families, with gentle storytelling that invites empathy and understanding that is ideal for introducing conversations about family, belonging, and love. Heather Has Two Mummies is a comforting reminder that families don’t have to look the same - they just have to care for one another.
Content Note: This book features LGBTQ+ themes and/or characters. We include this note to help parents, carers, and educators make informed choices when selecting reading material for young people. Our goal is to provide clear information while celebrating the rich diversity of stories and voices in children’s and young adult literature.