Lani's Adoption Day

Reach for this book when your child begins to ask complex questions about their birth parents or expresses worry about being forgotten by their biological family. It is a vital resource for adoptive families navigating the dual emotions of celebration and longing that often arise during adoption anniversaries. The story follows five-year-old Lani as she celebrates her adoption day in Hawaii while privately wondering if her birth mother in Japan still remembers her. Through gentle family dialogue and a focus on her rich Japanese heritage, Lani's parents provide the reassurance she needs to feel secure in her identity. This book is particularly appropriate for children aged 4 to 8 who are beginning to process the concept of 'the other family' and their place within a multicultural household. It offers a beautiful example of how to honor a child's past while grounding them in a loving, diverse present.