Help your child to better understand the uniqueness and complexities of adoption.

This is a kids' book about adoption. It explores what makes each adoption story so unique and special - and breaks down some of the complexities that come with it.

This book was made to help kids aged 5-9 understand adoption: what it is and what it means for everyone involved. It was written to open the door for anyone to start a conversation about adoption, told through the eyes of a grown-up who's adopted their kid as well as a kid who has been adopted.

A Kids Book About Adoption features:

• A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages.
• A friendly, approachable, empowering, and child-appropriate tone throughout.
• An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.

Tackling important discourse together!

The A Kids Book About titles are best used when read together. Helping to kickstart important, challenging, and empowering conversations for kids and their grown-ups through beautiful and thought-provoking pages. The series supports an incredible and diverse group of authors, who are either experts in their field, or have first-hand experience on the topic.

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This book was written to help children of surrogates understand the process of the surrogacy journey. It provides the reader with a guide to discuss the proper language, through a sweet story and attractive images of the surrogacy experience. This story follows a brother and sister as they watch their mother become a surrogate. The siblings invite the reader to explore their own personal experiences as well.

Celebrate God's gift of adoption by reading this colorful board book!

God made all babies different and special, and He made families different and special too. All the Babies is a child's first book about adoption. Author Kate Rietema introduces readers to eleven different kids who all entered their families in unique ways. With sweet illustrations of diverse families and children, kids will see people who remind them of themselves and their own families. This book features the following kinds of adoption:

• Domestic adoption
• International adoption
• Kids adopted into big families
• Single-parent adoption
• Kids adopted by family members
• Older-child adoption
• And much more!

The sentences are fun and simple, laying the foundation for future conversations about adoption, diversity, and belonging. By highlighting aspects of being adopted that might make a child feel different from their siblings or peers, All the Babies celebrates God's creative design. Our differences make us special.

All the babies are different and special.
All the babies are made by God.
All the babies are loved--forever and always.

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From the noble strength of Crazy Horse to the innovative genius of Steve Jobs, Adoptees Who Changed the World is a board book introduction to people who made a difference in the world-and who also happen to be adopted

Simple text by Lorri Antosz Benson and adorable illustrations by Juanita Londoño-Gaviria teach young readers about the contributions of eight famous adoptees: George Washington Carver, Crazy Horse (Tashunca-Uitco), Nelson Mandela, Faith Hill, Steve Jobs, Jamie Foxx, Simone Biles, and Kristen Chenoweth. A quote from each hero is included on each spread, along with colorful, delightful artwork.

This is a book about adopting through the foster care system...from an author who has fostered kids, and also adopted a child through the system. Learn more about foster care, the process of adoption, and what that experience can look and feel like. It can be a long and uncertain journey, and one which has the potential to end with joy, celebration, and love

Core themes in this book:

Belonging, Change, Adaptability, Family

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A Kids Book Celebrating Adoption

Fans of Jamie Lee Curtis' book, Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born, and Nancy Tillman's, On the Night You Were Born, will find their hearts captured again by the loving message and engaging prose in Wonderfully You.

The story follows a family of two dads and their daughter who want to further grow their family.

Join them as they move through the adoption journey and experience:

• the hopefulness that accompanies the decision to adopt,
• the anticipation that comes with preparing for a new child,
• the uncertainty of the wait,
• the urgency felt in receiving the birth call,
• the deep appreciation for the decision made by birth parents,
• the elation of holding your child for the first time,
• the sense of family completeness as a result of the adoption process,
• and ultimately, the moments that fill parents with joy and pride in nurturing your child's growth and development.

Wonderfully You is a love note to children who've been adopted. This heartfelt story showcases transracial adoption through melodic rhyming narrative, which is complemented by beautiful, hand-drawn illustrations. Personal connection to adoption isn't necessary to feel the warmth and love that is the central message of this book. It is a perfect read-along for kids, grandkids, classrooms, those touched by adoption, and individuals looking for books that portray diverse families.

The inspiring real life adoption story of two sisters and the unbreakable bond they build along the way.

Ericka and Janette are two sisters on a journey to find their forever family in this heartwarming real life tale about adoption and the incredible bond of siblinghood.

Soon after, we were welcomed into our new family with a WELCOME HOME cake and hugs. Everyone made sure we knew we were home and now had a family of our own.

Told from the perspective of the older sister, this book conveys a powerful and positive message of hope, love, and adoption advocacy.

Accompanying this thoughtful and touching story are wonderful color illustrations, inspired by the actual events depicted in the book.

Although Ericka and her older sister Janette are new to the adoption-advocacy world, their life experience is not. They have always wanted to share their adoption story with children of all ages, not just to those who share the experience but to all siblings out there with a bond like theirs.

This... is just the beginning of what our life experience gave us to offer to the adoption advocacy. We want to be an example that a bright future is possible.

This is a fantastic book for children and adults alike and makes a wonderful addition to any library for Parents, Foster Parents, Adoptive Parents, Legal Guardians, Kinship Carers, Social Workers, Play Therapists and or Teachers.

With more than 400,000 children in foster care in the US alone, thousands of kids struggle to find their forever families. Even those who are adopted experience heavy emotions that are difficult to understand. These children are asking,

Why did I have to be adopted?

Do my adopted parents actually love me? Will they give me away?

Why do my friends make fun of me for being adopted?

Carey Koenig, along with her adopted children Reid and Halley want to help children realize that being adopted is awesome! Do I Belong? is a resource for kids of all ages who have been adopted from foster care who need to know that they are not alone. This resource is great for younger children to read with their parents, for teenagers, and for anyone who wants to learn more about what being adopted from foster care is all about. And best of all, they'll hear from several different kids who have been adopted from foster care.

Kids will learn that they were adopted for a special reason and that no matter what happens, they are never alone.

A heartfelt story that takes you on a journey of how one family came to be with the help of doctors and a special gift. Through magical storytelling and captivating illustrations, it conveys a powerful message that the love families share can transcend genetic connections. Exploring the unique ways to become a family through IVF, donor conception or surrogacy, The Best Thing is You inspires children to see themselves as extraordinary and cherished, no matter how their family came together.

What is Your Story? is an engaging, colourful book that gives children permission to discover their unique journey of adoption or kinship. The book's goal is to normalize the questions children have, while at the same time normalizing the need to ask them.

Divided by activity pages, each chapter can be read independently, and even out of order, in an effort to focus on each child's specific story.

This book can help:
-Parents, caregivers, and other adults involved in the adoption or kinship process to have open, honest discussions with children about their unique stories.
-Birth parents who want to talk about adoption and kinship with birth children they are not living with. It can help children understand their unique story of why they are not living together with their birth parent(s) and who their birth family is.
-Professionals who are preparing children for adoption or kinship placements, as well as therapists working with children who are living through adoption or kinship processes.

Special note to parents/caregivers
Designed as a fun way to reinforce the content that you have just read together, the activity pages between the chapters are also a natural way to stop reading if you or the child are feeling overwhelmed. This book is more of a journey than a story and sometimes you or your child may need to stay on a chapter until it is comfortable to continue, until all the feelings are felt, or until all the questions are asked. Just like other journeys, detours and construction delays are normal and even expected. Some families might need to reach out to community resources to help manage their feelings and that is encouraged.

There are as many ways to read this book, as there are butterflies

This compassionate book explores the dynamics of adoptive families. Young readers learn about the different kinds of adoptive families, the ways they form, the challenges they can face, and strategies for working through those challenges. This book also features a Many Identities special feature, several Did You Know? facts, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.

Jacob's Midnight Ride by Charlene Stewart is a captivating story that celebrates the spirit of young heroes facing incredible challenges in the 1930s. Join four brave siblings who, instead of living in a typical orphanage, found their strength in family bonds and the magical power within themselves to change their lives!

In this enchanting tale, you'll discover how these kids turned their ordinary lives into extraordinary adventures. Not every child gets a magical ride, but every child has the potential to create their own magic and transform their world. Charlene's storytelling brings to life the incredible journey of her mother and uncles, showing us that even in the toughest of times, you can find hope and make your dreams come true.

Jacob's Midnight Ride is a tribute to the amazing strength of the human heart and the incredible things kids can achieve when they believe in themselves. Get ready to be inspired, embark on a thrilling journey, and discover the magic within you!

A Kids Book Celebrating Adoption

Fans of Jamie Lee Curtis' book, Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born, and Nancy Tillman's, On the Night You Were Born, will find their hearts captured again by the loving message and engaging prose in Wonderfully You.

The story follows a family of two dads and their daughter who want to further grow their family.

Join them as they move through the adoption journey and experience:

• the hopefulness that accompanies the decision to adopt,
• the anticipation that comes with preparing for a new child,
• the uncertainty of the wait,
• the urgency felt in receiving the birth call,
• the deep appreciation for the decision made by birth parents,
• the elation of holding your child for the first time,
• the sense of family completeness as a result of the adoption process,
• and ultimately, the moments that fill parents with joy and pride in nurturing your child's growth and development.

Wonderfully You is a love note to children who've been adopted. This heartfelt story showcases transracial adoption through melodic rhyming narrative, which is complemented by beautiful, hand-drawn illustrations. Personal connection to adoption isn't necessary to feel the warmth and love that is the central message of this book. It is a perfect read-along for kids, grandkids, classrooms, those touched by adoption, and individuals looking for books that portray diverse families.

A book appropriate for all children and families connected by adoption. Beautifully illustrated, this work provides a deeper understanding of how the adoption process works and the feelings that many children have about being adopted. Written in simple terms it aims to inspire an honest conversation about the realities of how adoptive families are formed today. This book is authored by a licensed psychotherapist, who is also an adoptee and who's first hand experience provides a special insight into the complex feelings for all involved. The book provides adoption competent mental health interventions specifically focused on adoption related challenges, and educates the reader about dealing with issues around grief and loss.

As one who has served adoptive families for a decade, I've had countless parents ask me, How do I talk to my children about adoption? Now, after all these years, I finally have a go-to answer: Read Katie Cruice Smith's Why Did You Choose Me? to them, over and over.

Dan Cruver, Co-founder of Together for Adoption, Author of Reclaiming Adoption

Most adoptive and foster children struggle at some point in their life with knowing who they are and where they belong.

After searching for adoption storybooks to read to her own adopted children, Katie Cruice Smith decided that there was a need for more books that parents could read to connect with their adopted and fostered children and address these struggles.

In Why Did You Choose Me?, Katie Cruice Smith answers that question in a way that young children can understand. Drawing from her own experience as an adoptive mom to three children, Katie uses the questions her own children have asked to help them see there never really was a choice-she knew right away that they were hers.

Why Did You Choose Me? lovingly demonstrates the uniqueness that each child brings to a family, and is a valuable resource for adoptive and foster families to have in their home.

Endorsements

Why Did You Choose Me? explores a familiar adoption theme, but is pleasantly unpredictable. The illustrations are sure to put a smile on your child's face, and your own. Though the book is written in rhyme, the verse is not sing-songy and the book has just enough sophistication to be enjoyed by everyone.

Dr. Daniel Nehrbass, President of Nightlight Christian Adoptions

Why Did You Choose Me? is a perfectly simple way to make any adopted child feel like they are exactly where they need to be! When our daughter asks why we chose her to be a part of our family, even though she looks different than us, this book will be invaluable to communicate our love for her.

Shannon Patterson, Adoptive mom and President of Bethany Christian Services Board in Greenville, SC

As a foster parent myself, I believe Why Did You Choose Me? is the perfect emotional journey to answering the very sensitive question all foster/adoptive children want to know and would recommend families add it to their library.

Robert Whitney, Thornwell Foster Care Recruiter

As any adoptive parent will tell you, our adopted children do ask many times, Why did you choose me? Now my clients who adopt have a fun and colorful resource to touch on and answer this all-important question. Katie Cruice Smith and Sarah Strickling Jones have prepared a learning tool adaptable to a child's early years, which allows an adopted child and her parents to connect on different levels with the topic of adoption. Your child will laugh and smile while learning about adoption, love, and acceptance. I will be buying Why Did You Choose Me? for all my adoptive couples!

Raymond W. Godwin, Father of two adopted daughters and adoption lawyer in Greenville, SC, Co-author of The Complete Adoption Book

Why Did You Choose Me? is tender, genuine, and refreshing, and it does this adoptive mom's heart and soul some good. Our daughter, from India, is now asking this very same question proposed in the book. This thoughtfully written and charmingly illustrated book is a great reminder to her of how special and unique she is, and it is a great reminder to her mom (me) of the beautiful gift of adoption. Any family, adopting or not, will be blessed by this sweet story.

Kelly Parkison, Adoptive mom and author of He Knows Her Name

When Michael came to live with Andrea and Dave, all he had was one bag and a list of questions. The biggest being: Will I stay?

He met their dog, Rory, and had his favorite dinner. He went camping and started a new school with new friends. All while asking himself the same question: Will I stay?

As Michael felt more and more at home, his worry that he would have to leave grew bigger than ever. And finally, one day, he got the answer to his question. And a surprise bigger than he could have dreamed of.

Based on a the true story that captured the hearts of thousands as their courtroom video went viral, Michael, Andrea, and Dave share how they opened their hearts to another in this touching story of adoption and love. Readers will be welcomed into the life of a beautiful new family.

This thirty-six illustration picture book is an engaging depiction of a relationship between a dad and his daughter. It demonstrates the values that the dad strives to instill in his daughter. It portrays the very unique bond between a dad and a daughter. Highlighted in this book is an appropriate response to stress and disappointment. This dads love for his daughter is steadfast which sets the stage for daughters growth and development. Parents and children thrive in the environment presented in I love you Daddy.

Boozhoo (Greetings) - storytelling has been an ancient tradition of North America's original people since time immemorial. The truth of the Indigenous experience, and the impacts of colonization, is a story that has been silenced for far too long. Mukwa and The Suitcase takes you on a storytelling journey, through the eyes of an Indigenous child facing the impacts of disconnection from his identity and culture. When hope is at its lowest, Mukwa finds the beginning of a new journey ... a journey of re-connection to his identity and his community.

This book introduces young children to the concept of adoption. It explores the idea of how they, and others like them, found just the right family.

As an adoption social worker, Cheramy Hassen has had a part in bringing all kinds of families together for over 35 years. She herself is an adoptive mother who knows first hand the miracle of adoption. A mother of four and grandmother of five she lives in Washington State with her husband Rick.

Beth Ann is five years old and she is adopted. But what does being adopted really mean? Join Beth Ann as her colorful dream leads her to a better understanding of what adoption means in one simple message.