A Kids Book About Adoption

Name: A Kids Book About Adoption
ISBN: 9780241742990

by Leul Gurske, Nabil Zerizef

For the child who is curious about their origin story or a friend's journey home. This book explores the unique and varied ways families are built.

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About This Book

A parent or educator would reach for this book when a child begins asking deep questions about where they came from or why their family looks different from others. It is an essential tool for navigating the complex emotions surrounding adoption, providing a safe space to discuss both the joy of belonging and the weight of loss. The book explains the concept of adoption through a lens of honesty and empathy, making it suitable for children aged 5 to 9. By validating that it is okay to feel many things at once, parents can use this guide to help children build a strong sense of identity and security within their unique family story.

Love & Family Adoption & Foster Care Family & Siblings Loneliness & Belonging Feelings & Emotions Self-Confidence & Identity Blended Family Curiosity & Wonder

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Addresses the sadness of being separated from biological parents.

Sensitive Topics

The book deals with identity and separation from biological parents in a very direct, secular, and realistic manner. It does not sugarcoat the fact that adoption starts with a loss. However, the resolution is hopeful, focusing on the permanence of the adoptive family's love.