Roscoe & The Family Foxtrot

Families can start in many ways—but they always grow the same way: with love, help, and a whole lot of heart.

In Roscoe & The Family Foxtrot, a shooting star sparks a big question: how can two dads have a baby? Roscoe tumbles through hilarious theories (babies by mail! onesie trees!) until Professor Tilda helps him discover the real recipe—science, an egg, sperm, a helper, and love—and compares it to how stars form from many tiny pieces. Soon the whole forest “village” joins in: one friend donates an egg, another carries the baby, and everyone pitches in to build a cozy nest… until a tiny kit arrives and Roscoe realizes something beautiful: no one builds a life alone.

Why families love it

• A warm, affirming story about two dads, chosen family, and community support
• A kid-friendly introduction to how babies are made (without awkwardness)
• A delightful blend of science wonder + big-hearted values
• Rhyming, laugh-out-loud read-aloud that opens the door to meaningful questions

Age & reading info

• Best for read-aloud: Ages 3–8
• Kids reading independently: Ages 7–9
• Reading level: K–2 with support; 1st–3rd for confident readers
• Text style: Rhyming verse (AABBCC), 6 lines per page