Saturday, January 29, 2022

¿De qué barriga nací yo?

¿De qué barriga nací yo? 
by Virginia Del Río García 
illus. by Juncal Horrillo García 
Language: Spanish 
Carambuco Ediciones, 2021. 
66 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 8417766677 ; 9788417766672
Summary: Coco, Pepa, León, Uriel, Aimé y Lucía saben que los niños y las niñas pueden venir de muchas maneras, que es importante de dónde vienen y, sobre todo, a dónde llegan. Y que sus familias los quieran y los respeten mucho. Todos sienten que tienen las mejores familias del mundo, porque familia son aquellas personas que te cuidan, te aman y te quieren en su vida, sin importar nada más que el amor. 

Dos papás para Hugo

Dos papás para Hugo 
by Jorge Bardo Martín and David Soria Vesperinas 
illus. by Laura Díez 
Language: Spanish 
BABIDI-BÚ, 2021. 
36 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 8418499869 ; 9788418499869
Summary: Una historia mágica de cómo vino al mundo Hugo desde un país lejano gracias a un mago, un hada madrina y una elfa. La valentía de dos papás cuyo sueño era ser padres y lo consiguen gracias a la generosidad de estos seres mágicos. Un cuento elaborado para dar visibilidad a los diferentes modelos de familia formadas desde el amor. 

La strada per casa

La strada per casa 
by Francesca Emili 
illus. by Annamaria Carelli 
Language: Italian 
Alpes Italia , 2020. 
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 8865316497 ; 9788865316498 
Summary: Una favola illustrata per spiegare ai bambini come sono arrivati tra le braccia di mamma e papà dopo un percorso di Procreazione Medicalmente Assistita. Perché ogni bambino sceglie i propri genitori e merita una storia. E perché è importante cercare le proprie origini e rispondere alla domanda "io dov'ero quando non c'ero?". Età di lettura: da 5 anni. 

Mon histoire d'Amour: Il était une fois une éprouvette

Mon histoire d'Amour: Il était une fois une éprouvette 
by Lucie Démaret 
illus. by Prunelle Saint-Pastou 
Language: French 
Books On Demand, 2021. 
30 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 2322402664 : 9782322402663
Summary: Non, papa ne met pas toujours sa petite graine dans le ventre de maman pour faire un bébé. Ce livre raconte une autre histoire, toute aussi belle et vraie. Ce livre parle d'amour et de science. Ce livre parle de ma propre histoire. Ce livre c'est ma petite fille éprouvette qui me l'a soufflé. Ce livre est pour tous les parents ayant eu recours à la médecine pour fonder leur famille. Ce livre c'est la vie. 

Comme les autres

Comme les autres 
by Mam Ninie 
illus. by Mimi Codou 
Language: French 
Il est l'heure, 2019. 
28 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 2839927780 ; 9782839927789
Summary: Ce livre aborde la question de la conception et du parcours PMA chez un couple de femmes. C'est le seul à notre connaissance qui y soit consacré en langue française. Ce livre a le mérite d’aborder frontalement la question du « papa » dans une famille avec deux mamans, et d’y apporte une très jolie réponse. Il a pour objectif de raconter aux enfants nés de la PMA qui ils sont, les aider à assembler leurs pièces de puzzle. Les aider à comprendre qu’au final, ils sont tous identiques dans leur différence… Tous uniques.C’est aussi les aider à être capable d’expliquer eux même leur “histoire” à leurs petits copains et tous ceux qui les entourent avec des mots de leur âge… 

Fertile Love: the Magical Story of How You Were Made

Fertile Love: the Magical Story of How You Were Made
by Debra Doubrava, Ph.D. 
illus by. Nicole Smith-Merry and Julia Barry Parker
Language: English 
Balboa Press, 2022. 
42 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1982277327 ; 9781982277321 
Summary: Fertile Love was written as a read-aloud love story to explain the courageous and magical process parents undergo when they make their little one with both abundant love and fertility angel helpers. Fertile Love is intended and illustrated for ALL couples (including LGBTQ+) and provides an opportunity at the end for parents to creatively add elements of their own love story and how their magical child came to be in the world.

How Much We Love You

How Much We Love You 
by Evie Jeang 
illus. by Alex Spendlove 
Language: English 
BookBaby, 2022. 
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1667820052 ; 9781667820057
Summary: The concept of family and having children has changed dramatically in the last few decades. With the growth and development of technology and medicine, there are now different methods for creating a family. This is the story of how one female Asian-American created her family through IVF technology. 

Warrior Mom

Warrior Mom 
by Carolyn Dorothy 
illus. by Annika Kristin 
Language: English 
Independently published, 2022. 
25 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 9798496288811 
Summary: Warrior Mom is a children’s book written in honor of all the moms who have fought the battle of infertility to get to their child. It is a simple poem, with powerful illustrations, that captures the journey of infertility and celebrates the heart of the warrior who fights for her child. “All mothers are mothers through and through, but your mother fought relentlessly to get to you.” This love clearly existed prior to the baby being born, and it was this love that drove the mother to keep fighting for her baby. The illustrations powerfully capture the journey of infertility and give another dimension of life to the lyrical words. Faith, perseverance, and seeking medical help are all part of the story. Warrior Mom is the perfect gift to give to a mother who has gone through infertility. Regardless of going through IVF, IUI, a naturopath, etc. any mom who has experienced the battle of infertility will deeply relate to both the words and illustrations of this lovingly crafted picture book. Mothers who are currently going through infertility treatment can find strength and encouragement from this book. It can also be used to educate children and young adults, about the reality of infertility, in a way that promotes safe conversations. 

Monday, January 17, 2022

Big Red's Little Crow: A Donor Conception Story

Big Red's Little Crow: A Donor Conception Story 
by Jenny V. Salt 
illus. by Nandina Vines 
Language: English 
Summary: Big Red wants to be a dad more than anything in the world. But when Doctor Chook gives him sad news, he thinks it will never happen. Until one morning, his best friend shares a little jar of kindness that changes everything. At the heart of the story is a feel-good message about the generosity of donors, the gratitude felt by receiving families, and the love parents have for their children. Children can enjoy the story while also absorbing the message. Parents can read Big Red's Little Crow without their child sensing a departure from ordinary storytime. The book can be applied to a range of situations, including known and unknown sperm donation, as well as being a resource for children who may have a genetic sibling due to donor conception. 

A Mother’s Journey: A Story about How We Became a Family

A Mother’s Journey: A Story about How We Became a Family 
by Kimberly Hall 
illus. by Sofi Butusova 
Language: English 
[Australia] : MissHallBooks Publishing, 2022. 
31 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 0645368903 ; 9780645368901
Summary: This book is a mother's explanation to her young child about her heartfelt journey through infertility, miscarriage, the donor sperm insemination process, and the pregnancy that helped create their family. Children will delight in seeing the process of how they came into being to a mother who did everything possible to make it happen. 

The Garden of Us

The Garden of Us 
by Amanda Sue Campbell 
illus. by Melissa DeTroy 
Language: English 
Independently published, 2021. 
25 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 9798749397024 
Summary: This heartwarming book is about a single man's surrogacy journey to become a father. 

When you came into our lives

When you came into our lives 
by Tracey Lawrence and Kerry Hearsey
illus. by Sean Webster 
Language: English 
Nielson, 2021. 
25 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1913409228 ; 9781913409227
Summary: When you came into our lives tells the beautiful story of IVF or IUI for parents. 

Saturday, January 8, 2022

TA-DA! A Story of Egg Donation

TA-DA! A Story of Egg Donation 
by Ella Kay 
illus. by Farida Zaman 
Language: English 
Toronto : Second Story Press, 2022. 
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1772602477 ; 9781772602470
Summary: A curious little girl loves to ask questions. Most of all, she loves to hear how she was made with the help of an egg donor! A quirky, funny, and celebratory story that teaches kids about one of the many ways babies join a family.