Mother Bird is looking after her baby bird in the forest, when a huge storm scatters her nest. Try as she might, she just can’t give him the protection he needs. She faces a choice: continue to struggle on her own, or give her precious baby bird to another family who can care for him … more »

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 … more »

Frankie and Friends will help the youngest of adopted children and their parents navigate through the feelings often experienced but difficult to articulate. The narrator is Frankie, a lovable character who warmly validates what an adopted child may be feeling and that they are all okay! As a parent, it’s a must have guide and … more »

Written by an adoptee. This 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 Olson has a unique perspective on the … more »

What Does Adopted Mean is the first in the Tell Me My Story series. It captures the way a young child may begin to process their story as Maree asks, “Did I grow in your tummy like that too?” Maree knew she had been adopted but sometimes forgot what that meant. Mama answers Maree’s questions … more »

Author Elena S Hall, of Through Adopted Eyes and Through Adopted Hearts, addresses younger adoptees and their families in this children’s book. May this provide yourself and your family with a guide to start conversations around the complexities of adoption.