Happy Together, a two-dad egg donation and surrogacy story
by Julie Marie
illus. by Ashley Lucas
Language: English
Happy Together Children's Books, 2020.
28 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1733357262 ; 9781733357265
Summary: Happy Together, a two-dad egg donation and surrogacy story, is a heartwarming book to help share the family building story with a young child. A story told through clear language and cheerful watercolor illustrations, readers will join Dada and Daddy bear on the journey to fulfill their greatest wish of becoming parents!
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Together-two-dad-donation-surrogacy/dp/1733357262/
We Love You More
by Heather Collazo
illus. by Ksenia Shtereb
Language: English
Independently published, 2019.
33 p. : col. ill ; cm.
ISBN: 1707599238; 9781707599233
Summary: Mommy and Daddy Duck want a baby so very much. No matter how hard they wish for it, they just can't seem to have a baby duck. Will they get what they've always dreamed of and finally have a family? An illustrated children's story about a duck family, this book brings to light the struggles of infertility and the journey many couples embark on in order to have a family.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1707599238/
The Little Embryo That Could: An Introduction to IVF for Children
by Megan Pounders
Language: English
Independently published, 2019.
27 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 170564631X; 9781705646311
Summary: You did the work, you and your wife created the most beautiful child in the world by IVF. Now what? As you enter the next stage of your life you may begin to struggle to find the words to explain IVF to your child. The little embryo that could is a colorful children’s book that explains the basic process of IVF. This book will open the doors to have a positive communication regarding conception, delivery, and birth by means of IVF.Sit back and enjoy the ride as I explain this process to my own son, conceived through IVF! Don’t worry, we will have families from all forms coming soon!
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/170564631X/
You Were Made For Me: Single Mom By Choice
by Sheri Sturniolo
illus. Hannak Pak and Shay Larby
Language: English
Made for Me, 2020.
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1734440880; 9781734440881
Summary: Growing a family isn't always easy and sometimes we need a little help. Follow a mom as she searches for all the "pieces" she needs to make a baby and how the generosity and love of others grows into the most wonderful gift. You Were Made for Me is a look into the unique and wonderful ways that some families are made and the journey of love that brings them together. Using symbolism and sweet rhyming lyrics, You Were Made For Me introduces the topic of being born with the help of donors, to a young child. By giving children the “pieces of the puzzle,” this book sparks their imagination and stimulates them to ask questions. In this "Single Mom By Choice" version of the You Were Made For Me series, the idea of an egg, sperm or embryo donor is introduced in a visually intriguing illustration. Sure to capture your child's imagination and help start the conversation early.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1734440880/
You Were Made For Me: Mom*Mom*Donor Egg*Sperm*Embryo
by Sheri Sturniolo
illus. by Hannah Pak and Shay Larby
Language: English
Made for Me, 2020
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1732032297 ; 9781732032293
Summary: Growing a family isn't always easy and sometimes mommies need a little help. See how the generosity and love of others can grow into the most wonderful gift. You Were Made For Me is a look into the unique ways that some families are made and the journey of love that brings them together. Using symbolism and sweet rhyming lyrics, You Were Made For Me introduces the complicated topic of being born with the help of donors to a young child. By giving children the "pieces of the puzzle," this book sparks their imagination and stimulates them to ask questions.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1732032297/
The Gift of Me
by Emma Wood
illus. by Claudia Moran
Language: English
Emma Wood, 2020.
30 p. : col. ill ; cm.
ISBN: 0648753808 ; 9780648753803
Summary: This is the story of two families who had never met, and a baby yet to be born. Out of struggle and sorrow came a gift of compassion and love and a new life for a little girl, and her delighted family. Surrogacy is the rarest of gifts. Children born in this miraculous way can hear the story of how they came into the world with this special book written by the mother of a surrogate child, and illustrated by her young cousin.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0648753808/
You Were Made For Me: Mom*Dad*IVF
by Sheri Sturniolo
illus. by Hannah Pak and Shay Larby
Language: English
Made for Me, 2020.
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1734440821 ; 9781734440829
Summary: Growing a family isn't always easy and sometimes mommies and daddies need a little help. See how the help of others can grow into the most wonderful gift. You Were Made For Me is a look into the unique ways that some families are made and the journey of love that brings them together. Using symbolism and sweet rhyming lyrics, You Were Made For Me introduces the topic of being born with the help of IVF to a young child. By giving children the "pieces of the puzzle," this book sparks their imagination and stimulates them to ask questions about the way they came to be and the journey of love that brought them into your arms.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1734440821/
