Families
Families come in many shapes, and all of them are families.
Celebrates families of every shape
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High above the trees, a little bluebird flutters his wings. Below, a colorful neighborhood wakes up, full of unique homes.
The little bird scoops up a bundle of bright, golden leaves. He wants to bring a special gift to every single home.
At a yellow house, two happy dads garden together. They laugh and tuck the golden leaf behind their toddler's ear.
Next door, a grandmother and her cousins bake sweet bread. Warm, delicious steam fills the kitchen as they laugh together.
In a cozy blue house, a single mother cuddles her son as they read a colorful book. Their quiet laughter fills the warm room.
Across the street, two moms and their kids paint a bright garden wall. They laugh as colorful paint splashes everywhere.
Suddenly, a playful gust of wind swoops down from the sky. It scatters the little bird's remaining golden leaves in every direction!
Seeing the floating leaves, families from all the houses run outside together. They reach up to the sky, eager to catch the gold.
Hands of all sizes reach up to catch the golden treasures. The neighbors laugh and hold hands, forming one giant, happy circle.
As the sun begins to set, the neighbors exchange warm hugs and stories. Their laughter echoes through the peaceful street.
The little bird flies back to his cozy nest as night begins to fall. Below, warm lights twinkle in every window.
Every family is shaped a little differently, but they are all held together by love. Each one is a perfect family.
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