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(231 titles found)
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  • "A" Is For Adopted (ID: P0872)
    by Eileen Tucker Cosby  (2000)
    A brightly illustrated picture book with a word for each letter of the alphabet. Parents may want to preview first to make sure this book is in harmony with their family's values.

  • Abby (ID: P0794)
    by Jeannette Caines  (1973)
    Abby enjoys reading her baby book and hearing about her adoption.

  • Accept and Value Each Person (ID: P1025)
    by Cheri Meiners  (2006)
    Part of The Learning to Get Along series teaching about empathy, respect, cooperation and kindness.

  • Adopted Adapted (ID: P0829)
    by Chris Papile  (1997)
    Sonny questions his adoption as he reaches his 11th birthday in this cartoon book

  • Adopted By The Eagles (ID: P0813)
    by Paul Goble  (1994)
    A Native American story of friendship.

  • Adopted Jane (ID: P0382)
    by Helen Fern Daringer  (1974)
    A novel, for ages 8-12, portrays the story of a young girl with a chance to leave the orphanage she has known for most of her life.

  • Adopted Like Me (ID: P0763)
    by Jeff LaCure  (1992)
    Ben E.'s story of finding a friend who is also adopted

  • Adopted One, The (ID: P0765)
    by Sara Bonnett Stein  (1979)
    An open family book for parents and children

  • Adopted Teens Only: A Survival Guide to Adolescence (ID: P0410)
    by Danea Gorbett  (2004)
    Written specifically for adopted teens, it offers questions that many teens have, and ways to find solutions.

  • Adoption Is (ID: P1010)
    by Dana Royster  (2004)
    A nicely illustrated picture book portraying the journey of Michael to become the son in an African American adoptive family.

  • Adoption is for Always (ID: P0705)
    by Linda Walvoord Girard  (1986)
    Celia is frustrated when she first learns what adoption really means

  • Adoption Stories for Young Children (ID: P0822)
    by Randall B. Hicks  (1995)
    Meet many families created through adoption

  • Adventures of Connie and Diego (ID: P0739)
    by Maria Garcia  (1987)
    A set of twins discovers that color isn't as important as character

  • Aekyung's Dream (ID: P0799)
    by Min Paek  (1988)
    A contemporary tale from the North American Korean community

  • All About Adoption (ID: P0988)
    by Jane Annunziata, Marc Nemiroff  (2004)
    This book answers the practical questions about adoption procedures and addresses the child's underlying thoughts and feelings.

  • All About Adoption (ID: P0459)
    by Anne Lanchon  (2006)
    Written specifically for adolescent adoptees, but also a good resource for their parents.

  • All About Me (ID: P0952)
    by Lynn Burwash, Cie McMullin  (2002)
    A write-on book for the child and family to fill in information and draw pictures. Good to be able to preview before purchase.

  • All Families Are Different (ID: P0964)
    by Sol Gordon  (2000)
    Comprehensive coverage of how many different kinds of families exist.

  • All Kinds of Families (ID: P0234)
    by Norma Simon  (1976)
    Presents many types of family situations

  • All the Colors of the Earth (ID: P0838)
    by Sheila Hamanaka  (1994)
    Celebrate the colors of children!

  • All the Colors We Are (ID: P0704)
    by Katie Kissinger  (1994)
    A simple, scientific explanation of how we each get our skin color

  • All Together Now (ID: P0960)
    by Anita Jeram  (1999)
    The story of a unique family where Mommy Rabbit is the mother to her little Bunny, then their family grows with the addition of a duckling and a mouse. They all look different but are a family.

  • Allison (ID: P0943)
    by Allen Say  (1997)
    The story of an Asian daughter with Caucasian parents. Recommend parent preview.

  • American Eyes (ID: V0041)
    by Edmund Bolles, Barbara Harting, Barbara Wentz  ()
    An adopted child explores his feelings about adoption and finds answers at Korean Culture Camp

  • American Face, An (ID: P0818)
    by Jan M. Czech  (2000)
    Jessie, adopted from Korea, expects a new face with his American citizenship

  • Amigo Means Friend (ID: P0255)
    by Louise Everett  (1988)
    An easy reader that presents a basic word list in English and Spanish

  • Anne of Green Gables (ID: P0909)
    by M. C. Helldorfer, L. M. Montgomery  (2001)
    Adapted by M. C. Helldorfer

  • Arroz con Leche (ID: P0800)
    by Lulu Delacre  (1989)
    Popular songs and rhymes from Latin America

  • Aztec, Inca and Maya (ID: P0935)
    by Elizabeth Baquedano  (1993)
    A part of the Eyewitness Books Series, it offers detailed photos and illustrations with text appropriate for grade three and up.

  • Babushka's Mother Goose (ID: P0868)
    by Patricia Polacco  (1995)
    The rhymes and folktales, some new, some from Mother Goose, Aesop and elsewhere, are lovingly told with a Russian flavor.

  • Beginnings: How Families Come to Be (ID: P0709)
    by Virginia Kroll  (1994)
    A lovely picture book that tells the stories of six children and how they came to join their families

  • Bein' With You This Way (ID: P0877)
    by W. Nikola-Lisa  (1994)
    A joyfully illustrated story of the beauty of diversity will interest all children.

  • Being Adopted (ID: P0745)
    by Stephanie Herbert  (1991)
    Two children share in the writing of this book about their views on the adoption process

  • Being Adopted (ID: P0795)
    by Maxine Rosenberg  (1984)
    The doubts, fears and triumphs of three adopted children.

  • Best Single Mom in the World: How I Was Adopted, The (ID: P0956)
    by Mary Zisk  (2001)
    The story of a single woman who wants to be a mom, and adopts a little girl.

  • Big Secret, The (ID: P0797)
    by Jed Mackay  (1984)
    Mario gets a happy surprise on the anniversary of his adoption

  • Birthday Surprise, A Una sorpresa de cumpleanos (ID: P0913)
    by Paule Alen  (1988)
    An easy to use bilingual storybook with English and Spanish.

  • Black is Brown is Tan (ID: P0700)
    by Arnold Adoff  (1973)
    A humorous look at the rainbow of colors that make up this family

  • Black, White, Just Right (ID: P0708)
    by Marguerite Davol  (1993)
    A child's story of living in a transracial family

  • Blessing from Above, A (ID: P0893)
    by Patti Henderson  (1999)
    A kangaroo prays for a little one to fill her pouch. Her prayer is answered in a way quite different than she had expected.

  • Boardwalk with Hotel (ID: P0253)
    by Claudia Mills  (1985)
    An adoptive family shares their story about being loved

  • Book About You, A (ID: P0787)
    by Alison Adams  (1998)
    A scrapbook for adopted children and their families

  • Boy Who Wanted a Family, The (ID: P0232)
    by Shirley Gordon  (1980)
    Michael?s experience of moving from foster care to an adoptive family.

  • Brazil (ID: P0997)
    by Karen Jacobsen  (1989)
    A part of the New True Book series, this book has easy to read text and colorful photographs.

  • Brian Was Adopted (ID: P0923)
    by Doris Sanford  (1989)
    The story is told by eight year old Brian, a Korean born adoptee with a Caucasian brother born after Brian's adoption.

  • Bud, Not Buddy (ID: P0413)
    by Christopher Paul Curtis  (1999)
    This book is the winner of the Newbery Medal and the International Reading Association Children's Book Award, Older Reader Category. It gives a fresh look at the orphan finds a family story.

  • Caged Birds of Phnom Penh, The (ID: P0851)
    by Frederick Lipp  (2001)
    A young girl's wish for freedom

  • Carolyn's Story (ID: P0748)
    by Perry Schwartz  (1996)
    A book by and about a girl adopted from Honduras

  • Chag Sameach! (ID: P0248)
    by Patricia Schaffer  (1986)
    A Jewish holiday book for children

  • Chi-Hoon: A Korean Girl (ID: P0929)
    by Patricia McMahon  (1998)
    The photos and text portray life in contemporary Seoul as seen through the eyes of a young school girl.

  • Child's Day in a Russian City, A (ID: P0931)
    by Andrey Ilyin  (2001)
    From the Child's Day series, this book offers brilliant photos and easy read along text.

  • Chile (ID: P0996)
    by Karen Jacobsen  (1991)
    A part of the New True Book series, this book has easy to read text and colorful photographs.

  • China (ID: P0995)
    by Karen Jacobsen  (1990)
    A part of the New True Book series, this book has easy to read text and colorful photographs.

  • Chinese Eyes (ID: P0262)
    by Marjorie Waybill  (1974)
    A little girl learns to appreciate her unique features

  • Chosen Baby, The (ID: P0233)
    by Valentina Wasson  (1977)
    An outdated classic gives a loving story of a child's adoption

  • Coffee Can Kid, The (ID: P0955)
    by Jan M. Czech  (2002)
    A young girl establishes a connection to her past and origins, and comes to terms with the facts of her birth and adoption.

  • Colombia (ID: P0922)
    by Jill DuBois, Leslie Jermyn  (2002)
    Part of the Cultures of the World series, this100+ page book provides a history of the country as well as color photographs on every page.

  • Colombia in Pictures (ID: P0239)
    by   (1987)
    View the land, people, government and economy

  • Count Your Way through Israel (ID: P0947)
    by Jim Haskins  (1990)
    A nicely illustrated, easy to read book to introduce children to Israel using numbers.

  • Daisy and the Egg (ID: P0914)
    by Jane Simmons  (1998)
    An artistic and gentle story of anticipation of the arrival of a new sibling.

  • Day We Met You, The (ID: P0919)
    by Phoebe Koehler  (1990)
    Written from the adoptive parents' perspective, the affectionate words and the soft pastels combine to create a read-aloud to explain adoption to young children.

  • Different Just Like Me (ID: P0869)
    by Lori Mitchell  (1999)
    The main character, April, learns that people, like flowers, have different needs and come in many colors, shapes and sizes, but when you look past those differences, you see how similar they really are.

  • Don't Call Me Marda (ID: P0250)
    by Sheila Kelly Welch  (1990)
    A sibling?s fears about the adoption of a special needs child

  • Double-Dip Feelings - Stories to Help Children Understand Emotions (Second Edition) (ID: P0954)
    by Barbara Cain  (2001)
    Helps children understand the experience of having different and opposing feelings at the same time.

  • Dragon Dance (ID: P0697)
    by Joan Holub  (2003)
    A Chinese New Year Lift-the-Flap book. See the special things you can do to celebrate this festive holiday.

  • Eden's Secret Journal - The Story of an Older Child Adoption (ID: P0967)
    by Dr.Brenda McCreight  (2003)
    This journal describes the three year journey of Eden from foster care to her new life in an adoptive family.

  • Every Kid's Guide to Overcoming Prejudice and Discrimination (ID: P0152)
    by Jay Berry  (1987)
    Teaches kids about the formation of opinions, prejudice and discrimination

  • Families (ID: P0740)
    by Meredith Tax  (1981)
    Families may differ, but not in their love for one another

  • Families are Different (ID: P0260)
    by Nina Pellegrini  (1991)
    Explores many types of families

  • Families are Forever (ID: P0969)
    by Craig Shemin  (2003)
    The story of a little girl who travels from China to be with her forever family. Meet her single mom and her extended family and friends.

  • Family Book, The (ID: P1000)
    by Todd Parr  (2003)
    A colorful picture book about all kinds of families.

  • Find A Stranger, Say Goodbye (ID: P0364)
    by Lois Lowry  (1978)
    Novel of a 17 year old's search for her birth mother.

  • Finding Miracles (ID: P0449)
    by Julia Alvarez  (2004)
    The tale of an ordinary American teenage adoptee living in VT, until a new student arrives at her school. The new student has come from the country of her birth.

  • Firebird, The (ID: P0938)
    by Selina Hastings  (1993)
    A poor huntsman finds a feather from the mythical Firebird and is set on a trail of danger and adventure in this magical picture-book version of the Russian fairy tale made famous by Igor Stravinsky's ballet.

  • First Day of School El primer dia de escuela (ID: P0912)
    by Paule Alen  (1998)
    An easy to use bilingual storybook with English and Spanish.

  • First Thousand Words in Spanish (ID: P0696)
    by Heather Amery  (2003)
    A colorful picture book of the first thousand words in Spanish with optional use of the internet-linked pronunciation guide.

  • Giant Jack (ID: P0970)
    by Birte Muller  (2002)
    The main character, Jack, wonders why he is different from his sisters. He learns why he is so big and learns to use his differentness in positive ways.

  • Gold Coin, The (ID: P0749)
    by Alma Flor Ada  (1994)
    A story of faith in the human spirit set in Central America

  • Goodenoughs Get in Sync, The (ID: P1037)
    by Carol Stock Kranowitz  (2004)
    For eight-to-twelve-year-olds to help them understand how their senses develop.

  • Grandmother's Dreamcatcher (ID: P0888)
    by Becky Ray McCain  (1998)
    Warm illustrations help portray this story of a grandmother who shares with her granddaughter the story of a Chippewa grandmother from years before.

  • Handcrafted by God (ID: P0790)
    by Karen Dean-Turner  (1998)
    A story of how God prepares a family for their long-awaited child

  • Happy Adoption Day! (ID: P0854)
    by John McCuthcheon  (1996)
    Celebrate with a special book

  • Heart of the Wood, The (ID: P0716)
    by Marguerite Davol  (1992)
    A beautifully illustrated tale of transformation and completion

  • Heaven (ID: P0345)
    by Angela Johnson  (1998)
    Marley finds out the truth about her adoption.

  • Hi New Baby! (ID: P0915)
    by Robie Harris  (2000)
    A delightful picture book. The new baby has been born into the family, but that fact can be easily worked around for the family expanding with a newborn by adoption.

  • Horace (ID: P0930)
    by Holly Keller  (1991)
    A picture book about family, differences and love. Preview by parents recommended.

  • How I Was Adopted (ID: P0825)
    by Joanna Cole  (1995)
    A brightly illustrated story of adoption

  • How It Feels to be Adopted (ID: P0201)
    by Jill Krementz  (1997)
    Adopted children and teens speak about their adoption

  • *How it Feels to be Adopted (ID: P0259)
    by Jill Krementz  (1983)
    Adopted children speak for themselves

  • How Micah Helped Build a Family (ID: P1024)
    by Deirdre O'Gorman Goldsmith  (2003)
    A story for foster and adopted children explaining movement from birth family to foster care to an adoptive family.

  • Hummingbird King, The (ID: P0984)
    by Argentina Palacios  (2002)
    A Guatemalan legend from the ancient Mayans.

  • I Am Adopted (ID: P0806)
    by Susan Lapsley  (1974)
    A child's story about belonging in a family

  • I Am Really A Princess (ID: P0879)
    by Carol Diggory Shields  (1993)
    Sparkling pictures help portray the heroine's passionate imagination of what life would be like if she were in the palace with the king and queen.

  • I Have a Question, God (ID: P0732)
    by Jeannette Ward  (1981)
    A young girl talks to God about her feelings on being adopted

  • I Like Being Me - Poems for Children About Feeling Special (ID: P0779)
    by Judy Lalli  (1997)
    Invites children to cooperate, share, help others, tell the truth and more

  • I Love You Like Crazy Cakes (ID: P0916)
    by Rose Lewis  (2000)
    One woman's journey to adopt her daughter from China

  • I Love You When --- (ID: P0989)
    by John Edward Hasse  (2001)
    A picture book of love between parent and child.

  • I Love You with All My Heart (ID: P0890)
    by Noris Kern  (2002)
    A board book with appealing illustrations to enhance the tender dialogue about the love of parent for child.

  • I Miss My Foster Parents (ID: P0744)
    by Stefon Herbert  (1991)
    Two children write of their emotions after having been in foster care for three years

  • I Want Your Moo - A Story About Self-Esteem (ID: P0736)
    by Jill Neimark, Marcella Bakur Weiner  (1995)
    Toodles the turkey is victorious in her struggle for self worth as she saves the day by using the voice she so dislikes

  • I'm A Big Sister (ID: P0906)
    by Joanna Cole  (1997)
    A picture book for the new big sister. The new baby could have arrived by birth or adoption.

  • I'm Brown and My Sister Isn't (ID: P0878)
    by Robbie O'Shea  (2002)
    The differences between a boy and his sister are told through the words of the young boy. A children's book with bright and active illustrations.

  • I'm Gonna Like Me: Letting Off a Little Self-Esteem (ID: P0983)
    by Laura Cornell, Jamie Lee Curtis  (2002)
    For ages 4-8, this colorful picture book gives alternating points of view about liking oneself, with a boy and a girl sharing their feelings.

  • If It Hadn't Been for Yoon Jun (ID: P0265)
    by Marie G. Lee  (1993)
    Geared for young teens, addresses racism and learning about one's own heritage

  • Inca, The (ID: P0998)
    by Patricia McKissack  (1985)
    A part of the New True Book series, this book has easy to read text and colorful photographs.

  • India - Our Country (ID: P0876)
    by David Cumming  (1991)
    Photographs and interviews with children bring this introduction to the country of India alive for the young reader.

  • Is That Your Sister? (ID: P0924)
    by Catherine and Sherry Bunin  (1992)
    The story of a transracial adoptive family told by the six-year adopted daughter. Provides insight into the child's experience.

  • It Happened to Me: A Teen's Guide to Overcoming Sexual Abuse (ID: P1008)
    by Wm. Lee Carter  (2002)
    A workbook format, useful for teens and helpful for parents and professionals, to understand the impact of previous sexual abuse.

  • It's Okay to be Different (ID: P1032)
    by Todd Parr  (2001)
    A colorful children's book that celebrates differences.

  • It's Time to Let You Know (ID: P0927)
    by Beth Riedler  (1999)
    Written by a birth mother to the child she has placed for adoption. Parent preview recommended before reading with a child.

  • Jin Woo (ID: P0853)
    by Eve Bunting  (2001)
    A beautifully illustrated story of international adoption

  • Join In (ID: P0311)
    by Donald Gallo  (1993)
    Multiethnic short stories

  • Journey Home (ID: P0932)
    by Lawrence McKay Jr.  (1998)
    A touching story of a young girl who accompanies her mother for the mother's trip back to Vietnam and search for her birth family.

  • Just Add One Chinese Sister (ID: P1006)
    by Conor McCarthy, Patricia McMahon  (2005)
    The story of a young girl adopted from China and her new family, which includes a brother, mother and father.

  • Just Because I Am - A Child's Book of Affirmation (ID: P0778)
    by Lauren Murphy Payne  (1994)
    Strengthen a child's self-esteem with these empowering and simple words

  • Just Us Women (ID: P0991)
    by Jeannette Caines  (1982)
    This Reading Rainbow Book and 1982 Coretta Scott King Honor Book for Illustration tells the tale of a young girl who has a long, leisurely trip with her favorite aunt.

  • Katie-Bo (ID: P0261)
    by Iris Fisher  (1987)
    An adoption story

  • Kids Like Me in China (ID: P0847)
    by Ying Ying Fry  (2001)
    A view of a China adoption from a child's perspective

  • Kids Need to Be Safe (ID: P1026)
    by Julie Nelson  (2006)
    A children's book for children in foster care, or to explain foster care to other children.

  • Kids Who Walk on Volcanoes (ID: P0747)
    by Paul Otteson  (1996)
    Meet children of the Central American highlands

  • Koala for Katie, A (ID: P0856)
    by Jonathan London  (1993)
    A brightly animated children's story

  • Korea (ID: P0994)
    by Karen Jacobsen  (1989)
    A part of the New True Book series, this book has easy to read text and colorful photographs.

  • Korea's Favorite Tales and Lyrics (ID: P0805)
    by Peter Hyun  (1978)
    A collection of Korean folklore

  • Legend of El Dorado, The (ID: P0766)
    by Beatriz Vidal  (1991)
    Illustrated version of a Latin American legend that takes place in the Amazon jungles

  • Less Than Half, More Than Whole (ID: P0735)
    by Kathleen Lacapa, Michael Lacapa  (1994)
    A boy questions his cultural makeup

  • Letter From a Korean Village, A (ID: P0801)
    by W.J. Burns, David Kim  (1987)
    Customs and traditions from Korea

  • Little Green Goose, The (ID: P0957)
    by Adele Sansone  (1999)
    The story of Mr. Goose, who adopts an egg that grows into a green dragon. Truly a story of a family created from love and celebrating single fatherhood.

  • Little Miss Spider (ID: P0821)
    by David Kirk  (1999)
    Miss Spider's search for her mother

  • Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China (ID: P0936)
    by Ed Young  (1989)
    This variation has the wolf coming to the home of three young children, disguised as their grandmother.

  • Look At Adoption, A (ID: P0263)
    by Margaret Pursell  (1978)
    An explanation of adoption for children

  • Look at Prejudice and Understanding, A (ID: P0792)
    by Rebecca Anders  (1976)
    Explains prejudice and the benefits of overcoming bias

  • Look What Came from Russia (ID: P0819)
    by Miles Harvey  (1999)
    Food, inventions, games, animals, sports and more

  • Look Who's Adopted! (ID: P0852)
    by James Orr, Michael Taheri  (1997)
    A turtle shares his special story

  • Lost Children, The (ID: P0867)
    by Paul Goble  (1998)
    A Native-American myth explains the origin of the Pleiades stars, or, as the Blackfoot call them, the Lost Children.

  • Lost in the System (ID: P0101)
    by Susan Dworkin, Charlotte Lopez  (1996)
    A young woman's search for a permanent home after years in foster care

  • Lotus Seed, The (ID: P0941)
    by Sherry Garland  (1993)
    A story of cherishing the past and looking ahead to the future told through the actions of a family that left Vietnam for the US.

  • Loving (ID: P1012)
    by Ann Morris  (1994)
    An enticing photographic journey around the world showing the love of families and friends.

  • Lucy's Family Tree (ID: P0848)
    by Karen Halvorsen Schreck  (2001)
    A family tree that celebrates adoptive children's past and present

  • Lucy's Feet (ID: P0713)
    by Stephanie Stein  (1992)
    Lucy experiences mixed feelings about being adopted child

  • Mama One, Mama Two (ID: P0793)
    by Patricia MacLachlan  (1982)
    A gentle and reassuring tale of a child in foster care.

  • Mama's Wish, Daughter's Wish (ID: P1036)
    by Debbie Blackington  (2004)
    This delightfully illustrated children's book tells of a Mama's wish for a child. When you turn the book over and read from the opposite side, it tells of a child's wish.

  • Mama, Do You Love Me? (ID: P0712)
    by Barbara Joosse  (1991)
    Introduces young readers to another culture while showing the special love between parent and child

  • Mama, If You Had a Wish (ID: P0858)
    by Jeanne Modesitt  (1993)
    A lovely story of unconditional love.

  • Maya, The (ID: P0993)
    by Patricia McKissack  (1994)
    A part of the New True Book series, this book has easy to read text and colorful photographs.

  • Me and My Volcano (ID: P1014)
    by Deborah Hage  (2004)
    A guided anger management workbook for children

  • Me and My Volcano (ID: P0835)
    by Deborah Hage  (1999)
    A guided anger management workbook for children

  • Megan's Birthday Tree: A Story About Open Adoption (ID: P1009)
    by Laurie Lears  (2005)
    A young girl's story about her open adoption.

  • Mexicans Don't Always Eat Tacos (ID: P0773)
    by Jerry Greif, Stephanie Stone  (1979)
    A whimsical guide about stereotypes and diversity

  • Mister Rogers' Neighborhood - Adoption (ID: V0135)
    by   ()
    Two segments of the popular TV program, available for families to use at their convenience.

  • Mommy Always Loves You (ID: P0999)
    by Jane Gerver  (2002)
    A board book with the story of a rambunctious young panda who questions if his mother will love him if does certain things. Particularly appropriate for single mothers.

  • Mommy Far, Mommy Near (ID: P0855)
    by Carol Peacock  (2000)
    An international adoption story

  • Mommy, Did I Grow in Your Tummy? (ID: P0961)
    by Elaine Gordon  (1992)
    A picture book that describes the various ways babies can come into a family. Parent preview recommended before sharing with child.

  • Most Beautiful Place in the World, The (ID: P0815)
    by Ann Cameron  (1998)
    One child's life in Guatemala

  • Mother for Choco, A (ID: P0857)
    by Keiko Kasza  (1992)
    A picture book illustrating a tiny bird's search for his mother.

  • Mrs. Hen's Big Surprise (ID: P0907)
    by Christel Desmoinaux  (2000)
    A delightful picture book telling how the determined Mrs. Hen sits on an unusual egg, and then has a big surprise.

  • Mufaro's Beautiful Daughter: An African Tale (ID: P0723)
    by John Steptoe  (1987)
    Inspired by an African folktale with beautiful illustrations

  • Mulberry Bird, The (ID: P0117)
    by Anna Broff Brodzinsky  (1996)
    Demonstrates to the adopted child the struggle of the birthmother, her love for her child and her hope to offer a more fulfilling life through adoption

  • My Brother's a World-Class Pain (ID: P1001)
    by Michael Gordon  (1992)
    This sibling's guide to ADHD Hyperactivity offers a book for the often forgotten brothers and sisters of ADHD children. Siblings will see many of their own frustrations voiced in this book.

  • My Foster Care Journey (ID: P0836)
    by Beth O'Malley  (2000)
    A workbook for recording a child's history

  • My Name is Yoon (ID: P0958)
    by Helen Recorvits  (2003)
    The story of a young girl who moves to the U.S. from Korea with her family. She experiences being different at school and trying to find out who she wants to be.

  • My New Family: A First Look At Adoption (ID: P0908)
    by Pat Thomas  (2003)
    Written to promote interaction among children and parents as they discuss adoption.

  • My Special Family (ID: P1033)
    by Debra Marks Parelskin, Kathleen Silber  (1993)
    A children's book about open adoption, with space for personalized information and pictures.

  • My Special Someone (ID: P1027)
    by Brittany Kyle, Sherry Kyle  (2003)
    A children's book written by a child, giving her perspective of her soon to be adopted sibling.

  • Never, Never, Never Will She Stop Loving You (ID: P0963)
    by Jolene Durrant  (1998)
    The story of a birthmother's caring for her child, told by the adoptive mother.

  • New Barker in the House, A (ID: P0889)
    by Tomie DePaola  (2002)
    The Barker family is having a new addition, three year old Marcos, who only speaks Spanish. This is a lovely story of what makes a family.

  • On This Perfect Day (ID: P0215)
    by C. J. McGaha  (1997)
    Sample of a personalized adoption story

  • One Wonderful You (ID: P0968)
    by Francie Portnoy  (2001)
    An easy to read explanation of uniqueness and adoption. Recommend parent preview.

  • Orphan Train Rider (ID: P0824)
    by Andrea Warren  (1996)
    One boy's true story of the orphan train program

  • Our Baby: A Birth and Adoption Story (ID: P0706)
    by Janice Koch  (1985)
    A first look at the "facts of life" plus additional information on how the child joined their adoptive family

  • Our Twitchy (ID: P0990)
    by Kes Gray, Mary McQuillan  (2003)
    A sweet adoption story that will help families share their feelings.

  • Out of the Blue (ID: P0918)
    by Sarah Ellis  (1994)
    The story of a girl, Megan, who learns that her mother placed a baby for adoption when the mother was seventeen. Now an adult, the adoptee has found Megan's mother.

  • Over the Moon (ID: P0850)
    by Karen Katz  (1997)
    An adoption tale

  • People (ID: P0944)
    by Peter Spier  (1980)
    The classic book of how people are different.

  • People of Corn (ID: P0817)
    by Mary-Joan Gerson  (1995)
    Mayan story of reverence for the natural world and for the gift of life

  • Peter and Susie Find a Family (ID: P0802)
    by Edith Hess  (1972)
    Details of this family's adoption process

  • Pi?atas and Paper Flowers (ID: P0249)
    by Lila Perl  (1983)
    Holidays of the Americas in English and Spanish

  • Place in My Heart, A (ID: P1031)
    by Mary Grossnickle  (2004)
    What do my birthparents look like? Do they think about me? Can I give them a place in my heart? This book reassures children that it's OK to ask those questions and gives parents a tool to start the discussion.

  • Pocket Full of Kisses (ID: P1013)
    by Audrey Penn  (2004)
    A delightful children's book about parental love, it is especially helpful for families adjusting to the addition of a new family member.

  • Putting on the Brakes: Young People's Guide to Understanding ADHD (ID: P0921)
    by Patricia Quinn, Judtith Stern  (1991)
    This book is written to help young people with questions, doubts and fears about ADHD and gain a sense of control and understanding of their goals.

  • Puzzle Cubes (ID: P0940)
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    Colorful cubes, that when placed together in the right order, match the pictures.

  • Real For Sure Sister (ID: P0182)
    by Ann Angel  (1988)
    A children's story about growing a family through adoption

  • Rosie's Family: An Adoption Story (ID: P0966)
    by Lori Rosove  (2001)
    A story about belonging in a family regardless of differences. Rosie is a beagle adopted by schnauzers. Parent guide included.

  • Rosie's Story (ID: P1005)
    by Martine Gogoll  (1994)
    A child's view of teasing, and how the main character learns that many children are teased.

  • Sam's Sister (ID: P0698)
    by Juliet Bond  (2004)
    Five-year-old Rosa becomes a big sister to a baby boy for whom their mother plans an open adoption because she cannot properly care for another child.

  • Sea Chest, The (ID: P0886)
    by Toni Buzzeo  (2002)
    A beautifully illustrated picture book about the meaning of family and life by the sea.

  • Secret of Me, The (ID: P0454)
    by Meg Kearney  (2005)
    Fourteen year old Lizzie shares her thoughts and feelings about her adoption through her poetry.

  • Secret of the Bubble, The (ID: P0987)
    by Bob Russo  (1999)
    Join four friends, Natasha, Lian, David and Juan, adopted from different countries, start their adventure series. Recommended for ages 6-9.

  • Seeds of Love - For Brothers and Sisters of International Adoption (ID: P0707)
    by Mary Petertyl  (1997)
    Helps brothers and sisters through a separation from their parents during a sibling's adoption

  • Shaoey and Dot (ID: P1004)
    by Mary Beth Chapman, Steven Chapman  (2004)
    A delightful picture book told by Dot, the ladybug, as she travels with a baby from China to their new home.

  • Someone Special Just Like You (ID: P0798)
    by Tricia Brown  (1982)
    Special needs children share the joys of childhood

  • Something Good (ID: P0839)
    by Robert Munsch  (1990)
    A light-hearted look at communication between family members and the value of an individual person.

  • Sometimes I Drive My Mom Crazy, but I Know She's Crazy About Me (ID: P0737)
    by Laurence Shapiro  (1993)
    A self-esteem book for ADHD children

  • Star, The (ID: P0844)
    by Cynthia Miller Lovell  (1999)
    A story to help young children understand foster care

  • Steven's Baseball Mitt (ID: P0738)
    by Kathy Stinson  (1992)
    Explores a young person's feelings and fantasies about being adopted

  • Stories from the Black Tradition (ID: V0057)
    by   (1993)
    Includes five traditional stories for children

  • Story of Adoption: Why Do I Look Different? (ID: P0945)
    by Darla Lowe  (1987)
    This story of a Korean born girl and her discovery of differences offers a starting point for discussions about differences.

  • Sun and Moon (ID: P0804)
    by Kathleen Seros  (1982)
    Fairy tales from Korea

  • Susan and Gordon Adopt A Baby (ID: P0781)
    by Joe, illustrator Mathieu  (1986)
    Introduces preschool children to adoption

  • Tall Boy's Journey (ID: P0926)
    by Joanna Halpert Kraus  (1992)
    The story of a young Korean boy, who after the death of his grandmother is adopted by a family in the US.

  • Tell Me Again About the Night I was Born (ID: P0710)
    by Jamie Lee Curtis  (1996)
    A family is born through adoption

  • The Spirit of Tio Fernando El espiritu de tio Fernando (ID: P0911)
    by Janice Levy  (1995)
    This story takes place in Mexico with English and Spanish text.

  • Things Little Kids Need to Know (ID: P0849)
    by Susan Uhlig  (2000)
    Help children look forward to a new family member

  • This is How We Became a Family: An Adoption Story (ID: P0895)
    by Wayne Willis  (2000)
    Uses mostly generic terms, so more adoptive families can use it when talking about adoption with their children.

  • Through Moon and Stars and Night Skies (ID: P0920)
    by Ann Turner  (1990)
    This story is told by the young boy who flies through moon and stars and night skies to get to his new family.

  • Tortillas Para Mama (ID: P0247)
    by Betsy L. Bucks, Sharon S. Gilbert, Margot Griego, Laurel H. Kimball  (1981)
    Rhymes and lullabies collected from the Spanish community

  • Tortillitas Para Mama (ID: P0992)
    by Betsy L. Bucks, Sharon S. Gilbert, Margot Griego, Laurel H. Kimball  (1981)
    Colorful illustrations with Spanish and English text of nursery rhymes.

  • Twice Upon-a-Time: Born and Adopted (ID: P0937)
    by Eleanora Patterson  (1987)
    An easy to read explanation of how everyone is born and some children are adopted. Parent preview recommended.

  • Two Birthdays for Beth (ID: P0714)
    by Gay Lynn Cronin  (1995)
    A little girl begins to understand what adoption really signifies

  • W.I.S.E. Up Powerbook (WISE Up Powerbook) (ID: P0695)
    by Marilyn Schoettle  (2000)
    A great resource for parents to use with their adopted children. Easy to use format with guide for adults.

  • We Don't Look Like Our Mom and Dad (ID: P0808)
    by Harriet Langsam Sobol  (1984)
    The similarities and differences found in this special family

  • We See the Moon (ID: P0897)
    by Carrie A. Kitze  (2003)
    The story is written from the child's perspective, providing an opportunity to ask questions about birth parents.

  • We Wanted You (ID: P0959)
    by Peter Catalanotto, Liz Rosenberg  (2002)
    Tells the story of a husband and wife who want a child, and after waiting, Enrique becomes theirs.

  • We're Different, We're the Same (ID: P0245)
    by Bobbi Jane Kates  (1992)
    Sesame Street looks at how we all have similarities and differences

  • Weighing the Elephant (ID: P0887)
    by Suzane Langlois, Ting-Xing Ye  (1998)
    Watercolor illustrations provide detail to help children visualize this story set in ancient China.

  • What If Someone I Know is Gay? (some adult text) (ID: P0281)
    by Eric Marcus  (2000)
    Answers to questions about gay and lesbian people. **Some adult issues discussed.

  • What is Adoption? (ID: P1028)
    by Rita McDowall, Sofie Stergianis  (2006)
    A children's book to help non-adopted children understand adoption.

  • When Joel Comes Home (ID: P0803)
    by Susi Gregg Fowler  (1993)
    The joy of a welcome home celebration

  • When You Were Born in Vietnam (ID: P0846)
    by Therese Bartlett  (2001)
    A memory book for children adopted from Vietnam

  • Where Angels Glide at Dawn (ID: P0759)
    by Lori Carlson, Cynthia Ventura  (1990)
    A collection of Latin American tales

  • Where the Sun Kisses the Sea (ID: P0762)
    by Susan Gabel  (1989)
    A beautifully illustrated tale of international adoption

  • White Swan Express: A Story about Adoption, The (ID: P0894)
    by Elaine Aoki, Jean Davies Okimoto  (2002)
    A colorful picture book with the story of four girls who become the daughters in four different American families.

  • Who Am I? (ID: P0305)
    by Charlene Giannetti  (1999)
    Questions of adopted kids

  • Who is David? (ID: P0731)
    by Evelyn Nerlove  (1985)
    A story of an adopted adolescent and his friends

  • Who's in a Family? (ID: P1029)
    by Robert Skutch  (1995)
    A very colorful picture book with all kinds of families.

  • Why Am I Different? (ID: P0928)
    by Norma Simon  (1976)
    An easy introduction to differences in individuals, families and cultures.

  • Why I Chose You (ID: P0405)
    by Gregory Lang  (2004)
    A photo journal of 100 reasons why adopting you made us a family. Preview before sharing with your child.

  • Why was I Adopted? (ID: P0767)
    by Carole Livingston  (1978)
    The facts of adoption with love and illustrations

  • Will You Come Back for Me? (ID: P1022)
    by Ann Tompert  (1988)
    The story of how one family coped with the transition to day care.

  • William is My Brother (ID: P0711)
    by Jane T. Schnitter  (1991)
    What makes a family "real?"

  • You're Not My Real Mother! (ID: P1003)
    by Molly Friedrich  (2004)
    A delightful picture book explaining what a real mother is.

  • Zachary's New Home: A Story for Foster and Adopted Children (ID: P0701)
    by Geraldine Blomquist, Paul Blomquist  (1990)
    A comforting story that explores the experiences and emotions of children being placed in foster and adoptive homes

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