APA Bibliography: Sturgis, B. R., & Lee, J. (2017). Still a family. Chicago, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.
Book Information: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30201539-still-a-family
Genre: Fiction, Children's Literature
Author Information: https://www.albertwhitman.com/author/brenda-reeves-sturgis/
Illustrator Information: https://joshinlee.com
Summary: This picture book is about a mom, a dad, a daughter, and Molly, the doll. This family lost their home and are living in shelters, but the dad has to live in a separate shelter from the mom and daughter. Even though they are separated, they still find time to spend together at the park. Even through the troubled times, they are still a family.
Target Audience: The target audience for this book is children ages 4-8. This book is appropriate for them because it has minimal words and lots of pictures.
Evaluation: I think this book is great for younger children because it shows what it is like to be homeless and living in shelters. Even though the family is separated they still see each other everyday. Through the simplicity of the book, the message is depicted very clearly.
Reader Response Activity: In the book, the little girl has drawn a picture of what her room looked like. Since this book is for younger children, this activity would be fun for them. Have your students draw a picture of what their room looks like.
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