Considine, Kaitlyn T. Emma and Meesha My Boy: a Two Mom Story. Illus. Binny Hobbs. TWOMOMBOOKS.Com, 2005.
This picture book tells the story of Emma’s escapades with her cat named Meesha My Boy. A somewhat mischievous little girl, Emma is always busy playing with Meesha – but not always in ways that her moms approve of. With a little guidance from her parents, Emma learns to take care of her cat in a loving and respectful manner.
The book starts off by introducing the reader to the Emma, her cat, and her two moms, Mama and Mommy. The introduction of Emma’s moms is brief and is there mostly to clarify the names of each mom. It is certainly not the central focus of the story. Mama and Mommy are depicted as caring parents, watching over Emma and teaching her the do’s and don’ts of pet ownership. By focusing this story around Emma and her cat, Kaitlyn Taylor Considine is illustrating that diverse family picture books don’t have to focus on lesbian parents being unique or different.
llustrator Binny Hobbs uses both color and whimsy in her cartoon depiction of Emma and her family. Despite the mischief Emma tends to cause, the fun, full page illustrations depict all the signs of a happy, loving home life. The text is large, rhyming, and easy to follow making this a book that young readers are sure to enjoy over and over again.
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