Baking a Baby

 

Baking a Baby 

by Lauren Knight 

illus. by Chelsi Nance 

Language: English 

[Australia]: Clear Knight Publishing, 2020.

24 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 

Summary: Baking a Baby is an engaging tool to assist parents who want to introduce concepts such as donors, surrogates, assisted reproduction, and adoption to their children through simple and immersive illustrations. Baking a Baby is the perfect introduction to the ingredients needed for making a baby – Eggs, Sperm, and a Tummy for the baby to grow. It reinforces the message that it doesn't matter who the ingredients come from or how the baby is baked; it's those who love and care for you that count. Baking a Baby normalises diversity, with characters of different sexuality, race, and appearance. 

Available: https://clearknightpublishing.com/

Mein allerschönstes Geschenk: Ein Buch für alle Wunschkinder, die von Anfang an mit einer Mama in einer Ein-Eltern-Familie aufwachsen

 

Mein allerschönstes Geschenk: Ein Buch für alle Wunschkinder, die von Anfang an mit einer Mama in einer Ein-Eltern-Familie aufwachsen 

by Hanna Schiller 

Language: German 

Books on Demand, 2020. 

28 p. : col. ill. ; 21 x 21 cm. 

ISBN: 375199873X ; 9783751998734 

Summary: Immer mehr Singlefrauen werden mithilfe einer Samenspende Mama. Dieses liebevoll illustrierte und personalisierbare Kinderbuch richtet sich an Kinder ab 2 Jahre, die über eine anonyme oder offene Samenspende entstanden sind, ganz gleich ob sie durch medizinische Unterstützung oder im privaten Rahmen gezeugt wurden. Es ist auch ein Buch für die mutigen Mütter, die diesen Weg gegangen sind. Das Buch ist aus der Perspektive der Mutter geschrieben, die, genauso wie ihr Kind, keinen Namen trägt. Sie erklärt ihrem Kind, das sowohl Junge, als auch Mädchen oder divers sein kann, warum es auf dieser Welt ist, ohne dabei biologische Details zu nennen. Auch taucht der Spender nicht als Begriff auf, weil die Erfahrung zeigt, dass jede Solomutter ihre eigene Bezeichnung für diesen wählt. Dadurch können sich alle Spenderkinder und ihre Solomütter in der Erzählung wiederfinden. Darüber hinaus ist im Buch Platz für Bilder des Kindes, von der Mama und von Freunden und Familie. Auch gibt es Felder zum Ausfüllen, um das Buch noch persönlicher zu machen. 

Available: https://www.amazon.de/Mein-allersch%C3%B6nstes-Geschenk-Wunschkinder-Ein-Eltern-Familie/dp/375199873X/

Il viaggio di Blastociccio

 

Il viaggio di Blastociccio 

by Paola Russo

illus. by Clara Esposito 

Language: Italian 

Rotas, 2019. 

44 p. : col. ill. ; 22 x 22 cm. 

ISBN: 8894983331 ; 9788894983333 

Summary: Dopo essersi svegliato sotto un albero custode, un pinguino parte per l'avventura più importante che gli toccherà vivere: trovare la sua casa. Come nascono i bambini? Da dove arrivano? C'è qualcuno che li va a prendere? C'è qualcuno che li porta all'indirizzo giusto? È vero che ci sono tanti modi di raccontare l'inizio della storia di ognuno, perché è vero che ci sono tanti modi di venire al mondo: nell'incontro intimo e caldo di una mamma e di un papà, dentro un laboratorio freddo in un vetrino sotto un microscopio, in un Paese lontano prima di arrivare tra braccia nuove e cariche di attesa. Ma per tutti esiste un posto in cui si svegliano i sogni ed è lì che comincia il viaggio di ogni bambino. 

Available: https://www.amazon.it/gp/product/8894983331/

El laboratorio magico

 

El laboratorio magico 

by Berta Cortez-Lobao Sineiro 

Language: Spanish 

[Spain]: Editorial Circulo Rojo, 2020. 

46 p. : col. ill. ; 21 x 21 cm. 

ISBN: 9788413633121 

Summary: ¿Qué pasa cuando te esfuerzas en conseguir algo y tú solo no puedes? ¿Lo vas a abandonar o vas a luchar por tu sueño? Quizás haya una forma que aún no conoces… Un cuento en el que el amor, las relaciones, la esperanza y las ilusiones constituyen el punto de partida para lograr tu deseo. 

Available: https://editorialcirculorojo.com/el-laboratorio-magico/

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/

A Lemon Tree for Wilshire

 

A Lemon Tree for Wilshire 

by Gina Thornton 

illus. by Bonnie Lemaire 

Language: English 

Gina Thornton, 2020. 

44 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 9781777078614 

Summary: A Lemon Tree for Wilshire is the story of a young superhero and his magical expedition to fulfill his greatest desire, to grow his family tree. With his adorable (but slightly barky) puppy by his side, this young superhero will find blue seas that sparkle like diamonds in the sun, gardens as bright as rainbows, and the most magnificent lemon trees one could ever imagine. Most importantly, he will find what he’s looking for in a very unexpected way. With its underlying themes of hope, perseverance, kindness, and life’s unexpected gifts, A Lemon Tree for Wilshire is a story for families growing through alternative paths to parenthood. 

Available: https://www.ginathorntonbooks.com/

Yes, You Can My Little One

 

Yes, You Can My Little One 

by Kathy Quarles 

illus. by Rosalia Destarisa 

Language: English 

For Good Media, 2020. 

p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 

Summary: A touching story that reveals many ways of creating a family. In a series of heartfelt moments, Katie and her mother imagine the different paths to having a family that her life may take. From pregnancy to surrogacy, many concepts are referenced in a sweet and easily understandable way. 

Available: https://www.kathyquarlesbooks.com/

How Do You Make a Baby?

 

How Do You Make a Baby? 

written and illustrated by Anna Fiske 

Language: English 

Gecko Press, 2020. 

80 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 1776572858 ; 9781776572854 

Summary: In How Do You Make a Baby? Anna Fiske answers the questions all children are curious about: How does a baby get into the mother's stomach? Who can make a baby, and how is it actually done? With comic illustrations and a playful tone, this is a funny and factual book about an eternally relevant topic, giving parents and children a starting point for discussion. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1776572858/

Happy Together, a surrogacy story

 

Happy Together, a surrogacy story 

by Julie Marie 

illus. by Ashley Lucas 

Language: English 

Happy Together Children's Book, 2020. 

30 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 1733357289 ; 9781733357289 

Summary: Happy Together, a surrogacy story, is a heartwarming book to help introduce the concept of surrogacy to a young child. A story told through clear language and cheerful illustrations, readers will join Mommy and Daddy bear on the journey to fulfill their greatest wish of becoming parents. With help from a doctor, mommy's egg, and daddy's seed, a baby grew in a surrogate's tummy and was welcomed with great joy. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1733357289/

The Wish

 

The Wish 

by Nille Horgen 

Language: English 

Blurb, 2020. 

48 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 9781715198633 ; 1715198638 

Summary: "The wish" a LGBTQI+ Childrensbook. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1715198638/

My Mommy Is A Basket: Our Journey As A Surrogate

 

My Mommy Is A Basket: Our Journey As A Surrogate 

by Kya Buchanan 

illus. by C. J. Love 

Language: English 

Kya Buchanan, 2020. 

31 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 0578727234 ; 9780578727233 

Summary: Meet Joy! A bright and cheerful little girl whose mother is about to be a surrogate. Journey with her as she asks questions and learns what it means for your parent to carry a baby for another family. A great way to talk to young children about surrogacy and even pregnancy. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0578727234/

A Wonderful Story: Some Insights on Artificial Conception

 

A Wonderful Story: Some Insights on Artificial Conception

by Gianpiero D. Palermo, MD, PhD 

Language: English 

Readersmagnet LLC, 2020. 

36 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 9781952896743 ; 1952896746 

Summary: This delightful picture book explores the issue of assisted conception in reassuringly simple terms. Children and parent's concerns, worries, and questions about this difficult subject are made accessible and approachable. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1952896746/

An IVF Journey : Sailing By Love

 

An IVF Journey : Sailing By Love 

written and illustrated by Si Yao Shining Li

Languages: English and Chinese 

Si Yao Shining Li , 2020. 

30 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 0578768283 ; 9780578768281 

Summary: Having a healthy child has a long-life significant meaning in family construction for all the couples who desire to be parents. Not every couple could be lucky as they wished in their fertility journey. With the development of modern assisted reproductive technologies, more and more infertile couples have been benefited from the new technologies and become parents in the end. However, assisted reproductive technologies involve complicated medical procedures, and in most of the cases those procedures are only applied to the female partner, therefore, it requires them psychologically and physically to undertake more. The love in marriage and good couple relationship is the most powerful strength to overcome infertility difficulties and build up a good attitude on medical treatment. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0578768283/

Uniquely Me: "in how I came to be" An IVF story

 

Uniquely Me: "in how I came to be" An IVF story 

by Sonya Blackburn 

illus. by Decorris Smith 

Language: English 

Outskirts Press, 2020. 

40 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 9781977229892 

Summary: A family story about Mya, a 4-year-old preschooler, that reflects with her parents on what are the qualities that make her unique. She discovers that what made her unique is not only her interesting characteristics but is also in how she was born into this world through in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1977229891/

I Dreamed of You: the story of an egg donor baby

 

I Dreamed of You: the story of an egg donor baby 

by Lori Metz 

illus. by Cayla Samano 

Language: English 

Outskirts Press, 2020. 

44 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 9781977230263 

Summary: I Dreamed of You, the story of an egg donor baby, tells the story of how the parent and child came to be together. It allows the mother a way to open up this critical conversation and to embrace all of the love, caring, nurturing, and desire she gave to her child from contemplation to birth and beyond. It takes so much love to tell how the child came to be, and this is a love story. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1977230261/

Hazel and the Extraordinary Gift of Hope: A Child's Story about Secondary Infertility

 

Hazel and the Extraordinary Gift of Hope: A Child's Story about Secondary Infertility 

by Shawandie Beale 

illus. by Meri Rehman 

Language: English 

Independently published, 2020. 

25 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 9798687653305 

Summary: Hazel is getting big. She takes good care of her doll and toys. She thinks it's time to upgrade to Big Sister. In this story of hope, a family navigates through Secondary Infertility together- they're a team. They support each other as they dream of what it would be like to grow their family. Secondary Infertility can be different for everyone. But one thing remains- hope. This book will encourage parents and children alike, with vibrant pictures and a message that is sure to make aching-hearts smile. Infertility is not just a woman problem or a man problem- it's affects the whole family. Learn about teamwork, empathy, and the joy of imagination in this story of extraordinary hope. Great for ages 3-10 and adults, too! 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08L3Q69YR/

Our dream came true

 

Our dream came true 

by Holly Jade Gill 

Language: English 

Independently published, 2020. 

28 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 9798551688952 

Summary: This is an LGBT surrogacy story between a married couple and their best friend. This picture book goes through all the stages of this important family decision. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08NWRGGMM/

Embaby Elio

Embaby Elio 

by Christina Oberon 

illus. by GetYourBookIllustrations.com 

Language: English 

KOKO Press, 2020. 

42 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 9781733076814 

Summary: Elio was created in a different way than most babies. He is determined to grow from an embryo into the baby of mommy and daddy's dreams. How will he get from their dreams into their arms? Come join Elio on his bumpy adventure to meet his mommy and daddy! 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1733076816/

Missing Magic: Talking Infertility (Big Topics For Little Kids)

Missing Magic: Talking Infertility (Big Topics For Little Kids) 

by J. B. May 

Language: English 

Independently published, 2020. 

47 p. : col.. ill. : cm. 

ISBN: 9798678881991 

Summary: Missing Magic is a fairy tale that touches on real-life fertility struggles that countless couples and families face every day. In this story, we discover that two royal families who live on opposite sides of the kingdom are both struggling to conceive a child. While one couple suffers the loss of a pregnancy, the other battles the hardships of never being able to conceive. Both families seek the help of three magic witches (fertility doctors and adoption) in order to grow their families. This is a gentle way of explaining fertility struggles to young children and a sweet tale that proves no matter how you create a family love is still love. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08J23886B/

The Surrogate Chicken

The Surrogate Chicken 

by Cirla Cole 

illus. by Kenneth Cole 

Language: English 

Independently published, 2020. 

30 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 9798689207216 

Summary: After I finished writing my first book: “All we wanted was a child”. I thought to myself: “How I am going to explain to my child what surrogacy is? How I am going to teach him what infertility is?” That’s when the idea came to me to write a story for small children to understand a little bit about surrogacy and infertility.I did read this book to our son who was born via surrogacy and he understood the concept of the message.Our son did help us with the last illustration. I hope your child will enjoy reading this book. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08KH97L1Z/