19 Best Adoption Books For Toddlers (2023 Update)

"mama," said barley. "tell me again how i'm your wish come true." thus begins this beautiful story for adoptive families. i wished for you: an adoption story follows a conversation between a little bear named barley and his mama as they curl up in their favorite cuddle spot and talk about how god chose them to be a family. barley asks mama the kinds of questions many adopted children have, and mama lovingly answers them all.with endearing prose and charming watercolor illustrations, i wished for you is a cozy read that affirms how love is what truly makes a family.

This adaptation of mccutcheon's song commemorates the day when a child joins an adoptive family. complete with musical notation, these verses reassure adopted children they are special. full-color illustrations.

Sam has a joyful story to tell, one completely her own, yet common to millions of families — the story of how she was adopted. most of all, it's a story about love. and in the end, sam's story comes full circle, inviting young readers to share stories of how they were adopted.

Two families, open to love–exploring and explaining adoption at birth leap into a warm-hearted tale about a little squirrel who was adopted at birth! join sammy as mom and dad rabbit bring him to meet his first family. with its whimsical illustrations and appealing rhymes, this storybook is perfect to read aloud to children age 3-5. open adoption can be complex as well as joyful. sammy's story opens the door for kids to talk honestly about their experiences and feelings. parents can also find a list of books and online resources offering research and helpful perspectives around adoption. in this loving adoption tale, you'll find: dear parents–a welcome letter explains key concepts, introducing the story's scenario of adoption at birth and the meaning behind the term "first family." a family picture–full-page, full-color pictures bring the rabbit and squirrel families to life–and there's space for your child to add a drawing of their family, too! open conversation–use sammy's tale as a jumping-off point to connect with your child and discuss how their adoption made you a family. discover the story of two caring families with open hearts in the story of my adoption.

Hard back version. a book about adoption that celebrates the miracle of family and addresses the difficult issues as well. with charming, exuberant illustrations and a diverse representation of families, abc, adoption & me will warm hearts, deepen understanding of what it means to be an adoptive family and provide teaching moments that bring families closer, connected in truth, compassion, and joy.

This activity book is part of a keepsake collection. surrounded by love: an open adoption story is a modern take on the "where did you come from" adoption book celebrates open adoption. through words and illustrations, the characters express the immense amount of love that everyone involved in the process has for the adoptee. being both an adoptee and an adoptive parent, allison has a unique perspective on the topic of adoption. this activity book follows wanda, a wise old owl, who knows many stories. enjoy coloring the pages and filling out the mazes to help wanda get to wherever her journeys take her.

Written by an adoptee who is now a mother, this vibrant and touching story is about belonging and having a strong sense of self.the book aims to promote a strong sense of security and self confidence in children who are fostered and adopted. embedded in it is a special message for them you are loved enormously.this unique children's picture book is also a window into the life of a diverse family and an insight into the special bond between a child and their foster or adoptive parents. it will support parents, families, friends, classrooms and communities to talk about adoption and foster care in an open and loving way. why does jasmine always have hundreds and thousands at her birthday parties and what makes her super special? you're invited to some of her best birthday parties to find out… jasmine is super special and so is this book it will delight children and adults alike. so come on a fun-loving romp through jasmine's birthday parties and see what makes them so awesome! this is the hardback version on ingram spark.

Winner, 2018 gwen p. reichert gold medal for children's literature, florida book awardmeili, who is six years old and adopted from china, learns that her parents are going to adopt a baby from haiti. she's not happy. why do they need a new baby? their family is just right as it is. as meili learns more about her new sibling and the importance of being a big sister, will she realize that a new addition can be just right for their family too?

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.

Mazie's full heart highlights the natural curiosity of an adopted child. mazie's desire for clarity allows her to realize just how much she loves the only family that she knows and that includes noodle, her favorite pet!

This listing is for the original award-winning edition of delly duck, featuring one duckling. created by holly marlow (adoptive and biological parent, and author of "room in the nest," "adopting a little brother or sister, " "so you've adopted a sibling" and "cousins by adoption") and her sister, suzy garland. when delly duck lays an egg, she is excited for it to hatch. but she doesn't really know how to keep an egg safe, or how to look after her chick when he hatches. see how a concerned goose tries to help delly to learn how to care for her chick, in this touching adoption story. delly duck: why a little chick couldn't stay with his birth mother is intended to help support and stimulate discussion around some of the questions an adopted or fostered child (or another child trying to understand adoption) may have. the story can be used to help answer difficult and emotive questions, such as "why can't i live with my birth mother?" and "why didn't someone just teach her how to parent me safely?" no two adoption stories are the same, so symbolism has been used that is open to appropriate interpretation by the parent, kinship carer, social worker, play therapist, teacher or other adult reading this story with a child. the beautifully-illustrated story includes animal characters that may reflect common behaviours and responsibilities of several of the key people involved in an adoption process. delly is a likeable duck, who sadly makes some poor choices and struggles to care for her chick in a consistently safe way. the book includes a helpful guide to the symbolism, with suggestions as to how the various metaphors can be used to support therapeutic life story work and answer questions about the challenges faced by a child's birth parents, such as memory or concentration problems, addiction and/or poor or inconsistent role models during their own childhoods. – above all, it portrays that all adults involved want the best for adopted children, and that they are so very loved. – praise for delly duck: why a little chick couldn't stay with his birth mother"one of the best new adoption books" – book delly duck is a great choice for adopted and fostered children to explain adoption or support therapeutic life story work. the book can be used to help answer difficult and emotive questions…" – maggie and rose book adventurers "a fantastic book for parents, foster parents, adoptive parents, legal guardians, kinship carers, social workers, play therapists or teachers… i can thoroughly recommend this book to anyone who is adopting, fostering, or is a child's legal guardian… i love the way the book shows the love, and loss of the birth parent, and highlights the fact that sometimes a birth parent is simply not equipped with the necessary skills to keep their child safe consistently. – this beautiful, sensitively written story explains why a child may need to be removed from their birth parent, and explores in a gentle way the emotions felt by parent and child, and the roles other people play in protecting the child, and offering the child a loving, safe environment…" – icing on the bake delly duck is available in english, french, german (as delly ente) and spanish (as nova el pato).

For the growing audience of adoptive families, chronicle books is proud to offer a baby book thatsuits the wide array of experiences and choices that bring a family and their new child together. this lovely keepsake album contains sections to record all the joyful milestones and cherished family moments that mark a new baby's life, pages to chart the adopted child's unique journey, as well as a sturdy pocket in which to store important documents and memorabilia. inside the pocket are over 60 stickers you can use to customize the family tree pages. as the pages of the journal fill with memories, my family, my journey will stand as a lasting testament of love for the entire family.

A cute children's book about adoption (my dragon books – volume 60) join drew and his dragon diggory doo in this uplifting story to understand adoption and what it means to be adopted. your children will learn alongside diggory doo as he faces relatable issues children have when being adopted and the underlying grief that most adopted kids can't give a name to. parents and educators will find this book a great tool to open up a great discussion about adoption, the love of adoptive parents and siblings, the different types of families and how families are made, and much more… get this book to explain adoption, and give children the empowering affirmation that they are accepted, needed, included, and loved. get this book now!

Anya and her parents do not match on the outside and her friends are beginning to notice. while she understands the story of her adoption, it is challenging for her to answer her friends' questions. with her parents' help, anya learns to use creative strategies to navigate questions like, "that's your mom?", "who are your real parents?", "why don't your parents look like you?" and "what is adoption?". written by a teacher and adoptive parent along with her daughter, this heartfelt story is accompanied by realistic, comedic and colorful images to keep young listeners engaged. the "discussion guide" is an excellent resource for teachers as they introduce the concept of diversity in family systems. it is also a useful tool for adoptive parents as they support their children in developing a healthy personal narrative and teach their children how and when to share their personal stories. the "advice for adoptive parents" section, provides additional guidance on how to support adopted children in a sensitive and developmentally appropriate way.

"yes, adoption makes me special, it means that i am loved…" this brightly colored children's book illustrates how adoption is brought about by love. written from a child's point of view, the rhyming verse takes you through an adoption journey from start to finish. it is perfect for anyone, young or old, whose life has been blessed by adoption.

A very special day is coming up-only suzie isn't sure which one… when suzie's mom tells her a special day is coming, suzie is very excited and begins guessing. could it be valentine's day? or st. patrick's day? suzie's mom can't resist letting suzie make guess after guess as suzie's imagination journeys through many possibilities trying to figure out which special day her mother is so excited about. it's not christmas, but there will be a big celebration. no, it's not one of "the special days for presidents and kings," but it does celebrate history-their family history. and there will be balloons and cake and maybe even presents, but it's not a birthday. with just a few more clues, suzie figures it out: it's her gotcha day! that's the day her family celebrates the date they became a family, the day they recount first holding her and bringing her home and show her all over again how special she is and how much they love her. gotcha day is a celebration in itself with warm illustrations, a story full of guesses and laughs, and even a removable gotcha day certificate. families can personalize their child's name and the date they became a family. adoptive parent and author rebecca tabasso's debut is a loving-and fun-way to talk to children about adoption. as comforting as a warm embrace, her sweet story renders a heartfelt portrait of the special place an adoptive child's gotcha day holds in their family's history. full of laughter and love, gotcha day: a carried in my heart adoption story for children is the perfect avenue for families to share with their child their own adoption story, traditions, and joy their child brings to the family.

Illustrated by sarah rawlings,specially written for children in adoptiona and,foster care, this book tells the story of nutmega small red squirrel, and his young sister and,brother who go to live with a new family when,their mother is unable to look after them. it,offers a practical way for children to understand,some of the very painful memories they have of,their early life and may help to dispel feelings,of guilt and responsibility which are experienced,by many children in the care syste. illustrated in,full colour. ages

Rosie's family, a children's picture book, now in it's third printing is: -an essential guide that provides practical advice for all adoptive families, -fun and easy to read that addresses key issues including interracial and multi-cultural adoption, -educational, a tool for teaching children about embracing diversity and tolerance of differences.

A special picture book about adoption from the bestselling creators of the beloved god gave us youas little fox gets ready for bed, mama fox tells him the miraculous story of his special arrival. this heartwarming and tender tale captures the immensity of looking at god through a young child’s eyes and the profoundness of the blessings that adoption brings to both parent and child.a loving gift to celebrate a new adoption as well as for mother's day.