Our Story

Our Story 

by Snir Heber Knimach 

Language: English 

Independently published, 2021. 

31 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 9798528380940 

Summary: “Our Story” is a book aimed at toddlers and young children. It features two dads explaining to their child how they came to be through surrogacy. It follows the family’s journey, from the parents meeting to the present day. Created by the Colorful Family brand, this is a perfect book for any LGBT family. This book gives an age-appropriate look at the surrogacy process and helps families to normalize this way of parenting. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0989WRLSB/

The Path to Parenthood: LGBTQ+ Edition

The Path to Parenthood: LGBTQ+ Edition

by Bubly Sparkling Water and Family Equality 

illus. by Wednesday Holmes 

Language: English 

BookBaby, 2021. 

32 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 1098380371 ; 9781098380373

Summary: Take a tour of "The Path To Parenthood": a children's book (for adults) that will show you all the stops LGBTQ+ people have to take on their overly complicated path to parenthood. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1098380371

Mommy's Oven

Mommy's Oven 

by Brandi Pearce 

illus. by Nazar Horokhivskyi 

Language: English 

Mascot Books, 2021. 

38 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 1645434958 ; 9781645434955 

Summary: In this true story, young August learns about how he will get a new little brother. He learns of how his little brother will grow in someone else's tummy, not his mommy's. Will he look like Augie? Will he grow for too long? Will Augie get to take his little brother home once he is born? 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1645434958/

We Prayed for a Baby as Special as You!: A book for Christian IVF Parents

We Prayed for a Baby as Special as You!: A book for Christian IVF Parents 

written and illustrated by Tara Bushby

Language: English 

Independently published, 2021. 

29 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 9798530342974 

Summary: We prayed for a baby as special as you. We asked the Lord to make our wish true. Though time went by our dream didn’t fade. We asked for His help each time that we prayed. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098GX29MM/

Handmade With Love: A Solo Mother By Choice Storytelling

Handmade With Love: A Solo Mother By Choice Storytelling 

by Waverly Ash 

illus. by Kylie Cole 

Language: English 

Paladin Publishing, 2021. 

26 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 9798652133443 

Summary: Handmade With Love is a solo mother by choice storytelling. It is a fun, sweet, rhyming tale of love, science, and family told from a child’s perspective.“Mummy, when do I get a daddy?” I ask, one bright and sunny day. Mummy smiles at me takes my hand and goes on to say. Join Luna and Freya as they discover what it means to be Handmade With Love. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09B14PZ2M/

Brothers Born a Month Apart: A Surrogacy Story

Brothers Born a Month Apart: A Surrogacy Story 

by Lisa Pontzious 

Language: English 

Fulton Books, 2021. 

32 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 1637107668 ; 9781637107669 

Summary: When teaching a child about where babies come from, it is daunting in itself, but when a gestational carrier is used, the complexity of the topic is overwhelming. This book is intended to help open up the conversation with children born through surrogacy: the heartache, the joy, the selflessness of the surrogate, and the love the parents have for their children. Explore the true story of how Gavin and Logan, brothers born a month apart, came into this world. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1637107668/

A Tiny Human is Growing

A Tiny Human is Growing 

written and illustrated by Khrysty McWhorter 

Language: English 

Independently published, 2021. 

34 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 9798541129205 

Summary: An inclusive book about pregnancy and childbirth, A Tiny Human is Growing touches on the different ways babies can be made, how they grow, and how they enter the world. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B099T23TR4/

Ma famille, la GPA et moi

Ma famille, la GPA et moi 

by Fiorella Mennesson

illus. by Éléna Cerisier 

Language: French 

Paris : Fauves éditions, DL 2020. 

1 vol. (38 p.) : tout illustré en couleur. ; 21 X 21 cm. 

ISBN: 9791030203677 

Summary: "Ce livre, avant tout pédagogique, explique la GPA aux enfants, mais aussi aux adultes à travers des illustrations et le regard porté par une enfant née par GPA, Fiorella Mennesson. Cette histoire est bien sûr la sienne, mais aussi celle de centaines d'autres enfants nés comme elle. Elle ressemble à toutes les autres, faites avant tout d'amour et de confiance... Ce livre a été réalisé pour l'association C.L.A.R.A. créée en 2006 par ses parents, qui regroupe 2000 adhérents, une cinquantaine d'experts et plus de 1500 enfants nés par GPA. Ils ont ouvert la voie à la jurisprudence française et européenne sur la reconnaissance des droits des enfants nés par GPA à l'étranger. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08QLPH3Y2/

Daddy, What Is An Embryo?: A Tale of Egg Donation

Daddy, What Is An Embryo?: A Tale of Egg Donation 

by J. D. Quarles 

illus. by QBN Studios 

Language: English 

J44 LLC, 2021. 

50 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 0578921731 ; 9780578921730

Summary: When Ruthie discovers frog eggs in their pond, her father finds the perfect moment to tell her the story of how she was conceived with the help of an egg donor, and how this amazing process helped bring her parents' dreams to life. An easy-to-read story written to help children born via egg donation begin to understand the reasons, decisions, and love behind bringing them into the world through such a unique process. This book is designed to be read to your child(ren) to facilitate the discussion of the egg donor process by using simple, relatable dialogue and situations. Read periodically throughout childhood, our books allow discussions to naturally advance as your child's intellect and comprehension continue to develop. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0578921731/

An Egg-Stra Special Family

An Egg-Stra Special Family 

by Kathryn Dotterweich 

illus. by Cassia Rand 

Language: English 

National Pre-Medical Association, 2021. 

22 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 1733990623 ; 9781733990622

Summary: An Egg-Stra Special Family is a delightfully simple story about egg donation and the arrival of a baby. Robin and Robert are two birds who have always wanted children. They are unable to conceive with Robin's eggs so they use eggs from an "egg donor." This book is intended to explain to young donor-conceived children how egg donation works in a non-scientific, cute, and fun way! 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1733990623/