True Colors

Reach for this book when your child expresses curiosity about their origins or feels a sense of displacement within their family or community. It is a deeply resonant choice for children navigating the complexities of adoption, fostering, or the quiet ache of wanting to belong. Set against the backdrop of 1950s Vermont, the story follows Blue Spooner, an orphan searching for the mother who left her behind. Through Blue's journey, the book explores the difference between biological roots and the families we choose. It is a gentle yet honest look at identity, written with a lyrical quality that provides comfort to children aged 8 to 12 who are processing their own feelings of being different. You might choose this to help your child understand that 'home' is defined by love and truth rather than just a name or a shared history.