An Orphan No More: The True Story of a Boy
by Jerry and Jordan Windle
illus. by Hollie Hibbert
Jerry Windle, 2011.
20 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9780578095592
Summary: An Orphan No More: The True Story of a Boy: chapter one celebrates the concept that love is love. Rodney has long dreamed of being a parent. Although he is told that he cannot be a parent alone, fate has much more in store. Rodney discovers that a selfless act of protection actually becomes his first step toward fatherhood. Little Jordy, an orphaned duckling, has discoveries of his own: he learns the meaning of love, of family, and what it's like to feel the pain of being different. Through a bedtime story, Jordy learns of his namesake, a little boy named Jordan, who was also orphaned as a baby. Will similar beginnings lead to similar fates? Only time will tell.
Subject headings:
- Roosters -- Juvenile fiction
- Ducklings -- Juvenile fiction
- Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
- Adoption -- Juvenile fiction
- Fathers and sons -- fiction
- Jerry Windle -- Juvenile fiction
- Jordan Windle -- Juvenile fiction
Available: http://anorphannomore.com/
Esta es mi historia
by María Pereído
illus. by Núria Fortuny
Language: Spanish
Bellaterra, 2016.
ISBN: 9788472907799
Summary: Las casualidades de la vida, hicieron que a través de una iniciativa radiofónica de la Librería de la Tolerancia en Onda Verde, María nos conociera en persona y nos dejara que el prólogo de este bellísimo cuento lo realizáramos nosotras.
Permanentemente en las librerías y en los rincones de las bibliotecas existen cuentos que explican de dónde venimos y cómo se produce ese fenómeno tan asombroso que es la vida.
Available: http://libreriaolacacia.com/tienda/libros-diversidad-familiar/esta-es-mi-historia/
Meidän pihan perhesoppa
by Riina Katajavuori; Riikka Toivanen; Maiju Tokola
illus. by Christel Rönns
Language: Finnish
Helsinki : Tammi, © 2015
34 s. : kuv. ; 25 cm.
ISBN: 9789513185022 ; 9513185028
Summary: Pontus the Penguin Goes Visiting is a reference book skilfully disguised as a picture book, designed for all families. The story naturally takes the reader from one family to the next as Pontus, the nursery’s soft toy penguin, goes home for the evening with one child in turn. First he visits Kirsikka, then Ilona, Kauri and Malviina. The story amusingly and simply explains how all of them were made in a way that small listeners can easily understand. Along the way we learn about in vitro fertilisation, egg and sperm donation, a two-mum family and adoption.
Subject headings:
- perheet
- erilaisuus
- koeputkihedelmöitys
- adoptio
More information: http://www.bonnierrights.fi/books/pontus-the-penguin-goes-visiting-how-we-made-our-families/
Treasure Babies: How two under-the-sea families came to be
by Whitney Williams
illus. by Danielle Escamilla
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2016.
34 p. : col. ill. cm.
ISBN: 1537151541 ; 9781537151540
Summary: Join Strive, Ora, and their fishy friends as they struggle against the tide through the pain of infertility and discover the hope that doctors can bring, the miracle of new life, and the beauty of shared treasure. "Treasure Babies: How two under-the-sea families came to be" was written to help children understand the basic concepts of infertility, conception through IVF/fertility treatments, and the beauty that is embryo donation/adoption. Great for families who have donated their embryos and for recipient families! Written and illustrated by two moms who've been there, this book, which includes a dedication page, uplifting Bible verses, and a designated area to share your own child's story, is sure to be a helpful tool and true treasure for years to come.
Available: https://www.createspace.com/6507401
To a loving family
by Dr Jayanthi Raman and Kausalya Raman
illus. by Lava Raman and Kausalya Raman
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2016.
28 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1533023964 ; 9781533023964
Summary: Children are born and families are formed in a variety of unique and wonderful ways. This book features many ways that families can be created, to help children and young people gain understanding and celebrate diverse family life in the 21st century.
Available: https://www.createspace.com/6244708
Our family, our story: an egg donation story
by Robyn Bowman
illus. by Gillian Mackie and Angus Mackie
Language: English
Fisher King Publishing, 2016.
26 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1910406511 ; 9781910406519
Summary: Robyn was motivated to write this book when she and her husband were lucky enough to conceive their longed for baby through egg donation. Counselled to explain the process to children at an early age, she searched for a book with the idea that this could be part of his early reading material. His understanding of the concept would grow as he got older. Nothing was exactly what she wanted so she decided to write her own. The result is Our Family, Our Story, a simple, fun to read book which children can access from a very early age. It is an aid to parents who have been through egg-donation to help them develop their child's understanding and sense of self-worth. It is child friendly, wonderfully illustrated and can be personalised.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Family-Story-Egg-Donation/dp/1910406511/
You began as a wish
by Kim Bergman
illus. by Irit Pollack
Language: English
More information: http://www.iritpollak.com/you-began-as-a-wish-2
