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Adoption

Celebrating the incredible love and joy of adoption, as well the meaningful change it brings

I've Loved You Since Forever

Celebrity Authors, Lovey Dovey, Modern Favs, Adoption

I’ve Loved You Since Forever is a celebratory and poetic testament to the timeless love felt between parent and child. This beautiful picture book is inspired by Today show co-anchor Hoda Kotb’s heartwarming adoption of her baby girl, Haley Joy. With Kotb’s lyrical text and stunning pictures by Suzie Mason, young ones and parents will want to snuggle up and read the pages of this book together, over and over again. In the universe, there was you and there was me, waiting for the day our stars would meet. . . Makes a lovely gift for baby showers, Mother's Day, and more. Plus don't miss Hoda Kotb and Suzie Mason's beautiful follow-up picture book, You Are My Happy.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 21028 votes, reviews

Hoda Kotb

Love Makes a Family

Diversity, LGBTQ, Adoption

This fun, inclusive board book celebrates the one thing that makes every family a family . . . and that's LOVE. Love is baking a special cake. Love is lending a helping hand. Love is reading one more book. In this exuberant board book, many different families are shown in happy activity, from an early-morning wake-up to a kiss before bed. Whether a child has two moms, two dads, one parent, or one of each, this simple preschool read-aloud demonstrates that what's most important in each family's life is the love the family members share.
average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 2699 votes, reviews

Sophie Beer

The Littlest Family's Big Day

Lovey Dovey, Nature Lovers, Immigrant Stories

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Wonderful Things You Will Be, meet Emily Winfield Martin's little forest family and the adventures they have on one very big day. Who is only under 5 inches tall and has just moved to the woods? The cutest and littlest bear family you have ever seen--and their adopted teeny tiny fox tot! What happens when they venture out to explore their new world...? With an easy-to-read story and the careful brushstrokes of Emily Winfield Martin's illustrations, The Littlest Family's Big Day captures the mystery and magic of the woods. Inspired by classic children’s books such as The Littlest Fur Family and Dream Animals, this is a radiant treasure to be cherished for generations.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 861 votes, reviews

Emily Winfield Martin

What Will I Do with My Love Today?

Adoption, Lovey Dovey

Broadway and screen star Kristin Chenoweth's whimsical adventure about adoption reminds kids they have an abundance of love and kindness to share, whether adopting a pet or expanding their family. What Will I Do with My Love Today? is a sweet adventure picture book by celebrity Kristin Chenoweth, known for her role in Broadway's Wicked and her Emmy Award–winning performance in the ABC hit series Pushing Daisies. Join young Kristi Dawn as she joyfully walks around New York City, sharing her love through acts of generosity—from singing in the church choir to helping a neighbor weed her garden. When she meets a lonely dog looking for a home, Kristi shows that adoption is one of the most loving and life-changing gifts of all. Through delightful rhyme and examples of child-friendly (and pup-friendly!) acts of generosity and kindness, Chenoweth shares the powerful message that the more love you give, the more love you get back! This read-aloud picture book -is perfect for kids ages 4 to 8, -tells a meaningful story alongside playful illustrations from Maine Diaz, -is a great gift for baby showers, adoption parties, soon-to-be older siblings, and dog-loving kids, -is a meaningful way to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day, National Dog Day, and National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, -and is a fun gift for fans of Kristin Chenoweth. Inspired by Chenoweth's inspiring, love-filled message, your kids will jump out of bed every morning and say, "What will I do with my love today?"
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 741 votes, reviews

Kristin Chenoweth

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Two Dads: A Book about Adoption

LGBTQ, Adoption

Having Two Dads is double the fun! Many families are different, this family has Two Dads. A beautifully illustrated, affirming story of life with Two Dads, written from the perspective of their adopted child.Featured as a recommended book to buy in Gay Times Magazine, Huffington Post, Diva Magazine, New Family Social, Adoption UK Magazine."uses heartwarming illustrations and delightful rhymes to celebrate the beauty found in all kinds of families — particularly those on the LGBT spectrum.
average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 190 votes, reviews

Carolyn Robertson

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Little Miss Spider

Adoption, Community

Miss Spider fans will delight in her latest picture book that revisits her first day of life when she pops out of her egg and discovers that her mother is nowhere to be found, but kindly Betty the Beetle gladly steps in to be a mother to the orphaned little spider, in a wonderful tale of adoption.
average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 165 votes, reviews

David Kirk

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Children learn and hear more than we think.  Books provide context for new and potentially confusing topics, and give caregivers a way to approach complex topics.

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