The Family Quiz

As described in the tag line, this book is intended as a celebration of every kind of family. Each page poses questions to the reader about their own family; how it is made up, whether it is big or small, acknowledging implicitly that some children may be brought up by single parents, grandparents, have two homes or two mums.

The emphasis is on the fact that families are not the same, not only in terms of their make- up but also that they may like doing different things, for example they may enjoy doing sports together or making music.

The writer acknowledges that families will have their ups and downs. The text aims to be comforting to young readers, reassuring them that although families may fall out at times they will make up again and will be there when you need them, whether on a practical level to help lace your boots, or for hugs when you are feeling upset. The important thing is that families love one another.

The text is warm and engaging, and although the rhyme feels a little laboured at times it is a lively and rhythmic read. Exuberant and colourful illustrations from an award-winning illustrator bring the simple text and its underlying message to life.