Books

Emma's Story
Story by Deborah Hodge
Pictures by Song Nan Zhang

Were you adopted from China? Emma was. When Emma feels sad because she looks different from the rest of the family, Grandma cheers her up with her adoption story.

Two Worlds Together in Me
Story by Jamie Morgan de Pina
Pictures by Joshua Mays

Kids and parents come in all colors. Some kids look like their parents. And some do not. This board book will help all kids, even the youngest, remember that they are special.

Beginnings: How Families Come to Be
Story by Virginia Kroll
Pictures by Stacey Schuett

Ruben was born into his family. Mark was adopted by his uncle. Habib, Katherine Grace, Olivia and Nicole were adopted, too. They each tell about it in this colorful book of stories.

Emma's Yucky Brother
Story by Jean Little
Pictures by Jennifer Plecas

Emma is thrilled to learn that her parents are going to adopt Max, age 4. But when he comes for a first visit, she has a surprise.

How My Family Came to Be - Daddy, Papa and Me
Story by Andrew R. Aldrich
Pictures by Mike Motz

"My birth mom was too sick to take care of children, but Daddy and Papa wanted a baby just like me!" This happy story is full of colorful, funny pictures.

I Love You Like Crazy Cakes
Story by Rose A. Lewis
Pictures by Jane Dyer

A baby girl in China is adopted by a single Mom from North America. Beautiful watercolor pictures show the baby and her new mother.

Zachary's New Home
Story by Geraldine M. Blomquist
Pictures by Margo Lemieux

Zachary the kitten was taken from his mother when she couldn't give him the care he needed. A loving family of geese adopted him, but adjusting to a new home was hard. Cute illustrations.