Hetty the Hen Who Couldn't Lay

Hetty the Hen Who Couldn't Lay 

by Sarah Igo 

illus. by Rebecca Williamson 

Language: English 

Matador, 2022. 

32 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 1803131535 ; 9781803131535

Summary: Meet Hetty the hen who just couldn’t lay. Journey with her and her plucky, clucky sisters as she strives for the one thing she is desperate for above all else; a chick of her own to love. Written from the heart, by a mother who was told at the age of 14 that she could never have children, Hetty can be enjoyed as a story about kindness and sharing in its own right, or used to open a dialogue about egg donation and IVF. This story was written to honour the author’s sister’s immeasurable act of love and altruism, (as Hetty says – ‘what’s in it for you? I can’t give one back, although I’d love to’) to help her daughter understand her own story and, in the hope that it might help other Hettys, Harriets and ‘chicks’ out there.

Available: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hetty-Hen-Who-Couldnt-Lay/dp/1803131535/

The wonderful you: An IVF story

The wonderful you: An IVF story 

by Delia Corol 

illus. by Phillip Reed 

Language: English 

[England]: Lia Bebelia Publishing, 2022. 

65 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 9798429590974 

Summary: When you wish upon a star, and really believe in your dreams, they will come true. This is the story of all the people who wished upon a star to have a baby. They cried because they were sad and then they wished for a child to hold tight and love forever. A child to play with, sing, and read stories to. But no matter how hard they tried, they couldn’t have a baby … until they had a brilliant idea! They decide to go to a special place where a ‘fairy godmother’ gives them a baby, made with the exact same stardust they wished upon. A light-hearted, sensitive and informative way to explain to children their creation, this is a delightful story that will be enjoyed by parents and children alike. Using science, love, and a bit of magic, it’s a fantastic way to start a tricky conversation. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09TWTYP9T/

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. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1913409228/

I knew I'd find you

I knew I'd find you 

written and illustrated by Stacey Anne Morgan 

Language: English 

Independently published, 2021.

48 p. : col. ill. cm. 

ISBN: 9798751581084 

Summary: I knew I'd find you, is a beautiful rhyming children's picture book. It's not the normal IVF journey. Meet Petrie and Ivy, two tiny embryos on a really big adventure. A heartwarming book that is perfect for newborn babies, children, and adults alike. Perhaps this is the tale of how you were made? 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09K1WW82Z/

Sharing Seeds: a donor sperm story for mummy and child

Sharing Seeds: a donor sperm story for mummy and child 

by J.R. Silver 

Language: English 

[England]: JR Silver, 2021. 

24 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 1838225617 ; 9781838225612 

Summary: Sharing Seeds is a short illustrated book for parents and children (ages 3 and up), telling just one of the many blessed tales of much-loved children conceived via fertility treatment. This children's book focuses on a family's donor sperm journey, told in a traditional and light-hearted way, brought to life by some beautiful and colourful illustrations. The perfect book for parents to read to and with their children, whether conceived via sperm donor or otherwise, to sensitively introduce to youngsters the diverse origins of some very special fertility conceived children.

Available: https://www.amazon.com/Sharing-Seeds-donor-sperm-story/dp/1838225617/

When you came into my life

When you came into my life 

by Tracey Lawrence and Kerry Hearsey

illus. by Sean Webster 

Language: English 

England: Nielson, 2021. 

25 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 1913409414 ; 9781913409418

Summary: Join Dad as he explains about his IVF journey and the birth of the most special part of his life...you! 

Available: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1913409414/

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: 1913409430 ; 9781913409432

Summary: Join Mum and Mama as they explain about their IVF journey and the birth of the most special part of their lives...you! 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1913409430/

When you came into my life

When you came into my life 

by Tracey Lawrence and Kerry Hearsey

 illus. by Sean Webster 

Language: English 

Nielson, 2021. 

25 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 1913409422 ; 9781913409425

Summary: Join Mum as she explains about her IVF journey and the birth of the most special part of her life...you! 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1913409422/

How Nova Got The Star in Her Eye

How Nova Got The Star in Her Eye 

by Eve Horne and Lucy Telfer 

illus. by Chuileng Muivah 

Language: English 

England: Monster Publishing Limited, 2021. 

28 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 1919606459 ; 9781919606453

Summary: Lucy and Eve wanted to share their story to support parents and help educate and raise awareness for interracial, same-sex parents. The book is an informative but fun story of how two same-sex parents have a baby. Lucy and Eve are passionate about reading, normalizing diversity and believe that this book can help educate ALL families and help young children embrace diversity. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1919606459/

Sharing Seeds: A donor sperm story for mummy, daddy and children

 

Sharing Seeds: A donor sperm story for mummy, daddy and children 

by J.R. Silver 

Language: English 

JR Silver, 2020. 

24 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 1838225609 ; 9781838225605 

Summary: Sharing Seeds is a feel-good short IVF book for parents and children (ages 3 and up), telling just one of the many blessed tales of much-loved children conceived via IVF. This children's book about IVF focuses on a family's donor sperm journey, told in a traditional and light-hearted way, brought to life by some beautiful and colourful illustrations. The perfect book for parents to read to and with their children, whether conceived via sperm donor or otherwise, to sensitively introduce to youngsters the diverse origins of some very special IVF children. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/Sharing-Seeds-donor-sperm-children/dp/1838225609/

Robo-Babies

 

Robo-Babies 

by Laura Gallagher 

illus. by Nicci Martin 

Language: English 

Owlet Press, 2020. 

32 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 1913339041 ; 9781913339043 

Summary: Following the birth of her miracle baby - from the one viable embryo - Laura decided to create a story that allowed other families to talk about and celebrate the many different ways that babies arrive into the world. This magical story for preschool children introduces a variety of robot families and their babies, of all shapes and sizes, and explains, in simple terms, the different ways families can be formed as well as the range of emotions parents can feel in relation to starting a family. Robo-Babies is a warm and gentle story for sharing with children who perhaps arrived into their families down a more complicated path, but is also perfect for sharing with all children as a way to normalise the many different ways babies can meet their parents. 

Available: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Robo-Babies-Laura-Gallagher/dp/1913339041/

Making a baby : an inclusive guide to how every family begins

Making a baby : an inclusive guide to how every family begins 
by Rachel Greener 
illus. by Clare Owen 
Language: English 
London : Nosy Crow, 2020. 
1 volume : illustrations ; 27 cm. 
ISBN: 9781788008013 ; 1788008014 
Summary: In this honest, accessible illustrated guide to how babies are made, young readers can find out exactly what is needed to grow a baby, from introducing the basic building blocks of life such as sperm and eggs, to explaining the different ways that these building blocks can be put together to create a family. 
Available: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Making-Baby-Inclusive-Family-Begins/dp/1788008014

Our Story: How We Became a Family

Our Story: How We Became a Family 
by Nina Barnsley; Stephanie Clarkson 
illus. by Gabi Froden 
Language: English 
[England]: Donor Conception Network, 2018. 
32 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm. 
ISBN: 1910222585 ; 9781910222584 
Summary: Our Story - A book for donor-conceived children under seven years old explaining their origins. This is one of a series of books and this book is for mum and dad families who have used egg donation and surrogacy. This book is relevant for those who have used known, identifiable and anonymous donors. This book is the twin version. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Story-002hcedsg2-Became-Family/dp/1910222585/

Our Story: How We Became a Family

Our Story: How We Became a Family 
by Nina Barnsley; Stephanie Clarkson 
illus. by Gabi Froden 
Language: English 
[England]: Donor Conception Network, 2018. 
32 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm. 
ISBN: 1910222593 ; 9781910222591 
Summary: Our Story - A book for donor-conceived children under seven years old explaining their origins. This is one of a series of books and this book is for mum and dad families who have used sperm donation and surrogacy. This book is relevant for those who have used known, identifiable and anonymous donors. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Story-003hcsdsg1-Became-Family/dp/1910222593/

Our Story: How We Became a Family

Our Story: How We Became a Family 
by Nina Barnsley; Stephanie Clarkson 
illus. by Gabi Froden 
Language: English 
[England]: Donor Conception Network, 2018. 
32 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm. 
ISBN: 1910222607 ; 9781910222607 
Summary: Our Story - A book for donor-conceived children under seven years old explaining their origins. This is one of a series of books and this book is for mum and dad families who have used sperm donation and surrogacy. This book is relevant for those who have used known, identifiable and anonymous donors. This book is the twin version. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Story-004hcsdsg2-Became-Family/dp/1910222607/

Our Story: How We Became a Family

Our Story: How We Became a Family 
by Nina Barnsley; Stephanie Clarkson 
illus. by Gabi Froden 
Language: English 
[England]: Donor Conception Network, 2018. 
32 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm. 
ISBN: 1910222615 ; 9781910222614 
Summary: Our Story - A book for children under seven years old explaining their origins. This is one of a series of books and this book is for mum and dad families who have surrogacy with no donation. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Story-005hcsg1-Became-Family/dp/1910222615/

Our Story: How We Became a Family

Our Story: How We Became a Family 
by Nina Barnsley; Stephanie Clarkson 
illus. by Gabi Froden 
Language: English 
[England]: Donor Conception Network, 2018. 
32 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm. 
ISBN: 1910222623; 9781910222621 
Summary: Our Story - A book for children under seven years old explaining their origins. This is one of a series of books and this book is for mum and dad families who have surrogacy with no donation. This book is the twin version. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Story-006hcsg2-Became-Family/dp/1910222623

Our Story: How We Became a Family

Our Story: How We Became a Family 
by Nina Barnsley; Stephanie Clarkson 
illus. by Gabi Froden 
Language: English 
[England]: Donor Conception Network, 2018. 
32 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm. 
ISBN: 1910222631 ; 9781910222638 
Summary: Our Story - A book for donor-conceived children under seven years old explaining their origins. This is one of a series of books and this book is for mum and dad families who have used egg donation. This book is relevant for those who have used known, identifiable and anonymous donors. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Story-007hced1-Became-Family/dp/1910222631/

Our Story: How We Became a Family

Our Story: How We Became a Family 
by Nina Barnsley; Stephanie Clarkson 
illus. by Gabi Froden 
Language: English 
[England]: Donor Conception Network, 2018. 
32 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm. 
ISBN: 191022264X ; 9781910222645 
Summary: Our Story - A book for donor conceived children under seven years old explaining about their origins. This is one of a series of books and this book is for mum and dad families who have used egg donation. This book is relevant for those who have used known, identifiable and anonymous donors. This book is the twin version. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Story-008hced2-Became-Family/dp/191022264X/

Our Story: How We Became a Family

Our Story: How We Became a Family 
by Nina Barnsley; Stephanie Clarkson 
illus. by Gabi Froden 
Language: English 
[England]: Donor Conception Network, 2018. 
32 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm. 
ISBN: 1910222658 ; 9781910222652 
Summary: Our Story - A book for donor-conceived children under seven years old explaining their origins. This is one of a series of books and this book is for mum and dad families who have used sperm donation. This book is relevant for those who have used known, identifiable and anonymous donors. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Story-009hcsd1-Became-Family/dp/1910222658/