1 year, 11 months ago
via bookqna.com
Which children's books would best introduce the idea of adoption to a child?
My husband and I have an adopted daughter. She's 18 months old and has been with our family since her birth.
The subject of adoption has always come up naturally in discussions when she is present and her adoption will never be a secret. Still yet, I want to make sure that I'm doing enough to help her understand adoption and view it in a positive way.
What books could I introduce to her at such a young age on the topic of adoption?
The subject of adoption has always come up naturally in discussions when she is present and her adoption will never be a secret. Still yet, I want to make sure that I'm doing enough to help her understand adoption and view it in a positive way.
What books could I introduce to her at such a young age on the topic of adoption?
images:
Separate topics with commas, or by pressing return. Use the delete or backspace key to edit or remove existing topics.
You can leave an optional "tip" with Mahalo's virtual currency, Mahalo Dollars. If you are asking a difficult question that might require some research, or if you'd like a wide variety of feedback, a higher tip often leads to more answers to your question.
M$1 Answer
There are loads of them, and depending on the situation--international adoption, domestic adoption have different type books. There are some for kids with siblings who were not adopted. There are some that are very religious or at least spiritual. There are also some for every age group.
Scroll through new and used ones here: http://tinyurl.com/adoptbooks
Among them:
Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born by Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell
Because of its celebrity co-author, this one's gotten to be known.
Over the Moon: An Adoption Tale by Karen Katz
I have seen this one often mentioned.
We Belong Together: A Book About Adoption and Families by Todd Parr
A hardcover book that looks great for young kids.
I Don't Have Your Eyes by Carrie A. Kitze
A great book for children who don't look like their parents
Happy Adoption Day! by John McCutcheon and Julie Paschkis
I've heard from professionals that this is a good one
Brown Like Me by Noelle Lamperti
Another great book for children who don't look like their parents
How I Was Adopted (Mulberry Books) by Joanna Cole and Maxie Chambliss
This one I've actually read-it's great.
Let's Talk About It: Adoption (Mr. Rogers) by Fred Rogers
From the look of the preview page, this looks like a great one.
I Love You Like Crazy Cakes by Rose A. Lewis and Jane Dyer
I've heard this one suggested by professionals, too.
Scroll through new and used ones here: http://tinyurl.com/adoptbooks
Among them:
Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born by Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell
Because of its celebrity co-author, this one's gotten to be known.
Over the Moon: An Adoption Tale by Karen Katz
I have seen this one often mentioned.
We Belong Together: A Book About Adoption and Families by Todd Parr
A hardcover book that looks great for young kids.
I Don't Have Your Eyes by Carrie A. Kitze
A great book for children who don't look like their parents
Happy Adoption Day! by John McCutcheon and Julie Paschkis
I've heard from professionals that this is a good one
Brown Like Me by Noelle Lamperti
Another great book for children who don't look like their parents
How I Was Adopted (Mulberry Books) by Joanna Cole and Maxie Chambliss
This one I've actually read-it's great.
Let's Talk About It: Adoption (Mr. Rogers) by Fred Rogers
From the look of the preview page, this looks like a great one.
I Love You Like Crazy Cakes by Rose A. Lewis and Jane Dyer
I've heard this one suggested by professionals, too.
You can leave an optional "tip" with Mahalo's virtual currency, Mahalo Dollars. If you are asking a difficult question that might require some research, or if you'd like a wide variety of feedback, a higher tip often leads to more answers to your question.
M$Report Abuse
