A Family of Two: James Began in Mommy's Heart: single mom books

A Family of Two: James Began in Mommy's Heart: single mom books 

written and illustrated by Elizabeth Reed

Language: English 

2014. 

ASIN: B00DOCJLWE 

Summary: ‘James Began in Mommy's Heart’ celebrates the universal and unconditional love that mothers feel for their children. This book serves as a comfort and reassurance to little children that they are special and loved and that they are a remarkable miracle for their mothers. Through his mother’s love and nurturing, James feels and understands how special his family is. This book presents the basic facts of anonymous donor conception in a simple, easily comprehensible, and heartfelt manner. This book aims to help your child start learning, understanding, and accepting his or her family and origin, just like James. This book is something you can share with your child over the years and will help foster and strengthen your bond as you create your own special family story. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DOCJLWE

A Family of Two - Mommy and Michael: Single Mothers by Choice

A Family of Two - Mommy and Michael: Single Mothers by Choice

by Elizabeth Reed 

 illus. by Malgorzata Godziuk 

Language: English 

2014. 

ASIN: B00DOKEE2I 

Summary: Nowadays, being a single parent is a common and acceptable part of society. Many mothers choose to go to a clinic and use a sperm donor so that they can have and raise a child of their own. This leaves those single mom children with questions. As they grow up they start to ask, “Why don’t I have a daddy?” “Michael and Mommy” is a book dedicated to those children and mothers. It is important for mothers to ensure that their children start to learn about and understand their origin from an early age. Michael is a curious and endearing child who begins to ask his mom questions about his identity and his family story, questions that are sometimes hard to explain to little children. Join Michael in her quest and find out how love completes a family. Read this heartwarming story together with your child during storytelling time! 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/Family-Two-Michael-Childrens-collection-ebook/dp/B00DOKEE2I/

Stjärnfamiljer : en bok om kärlek och att leva tillsammans

Stjärnfamiljer : en bok om kärlek och att leva tillsammans b
y Minna Paananen 
illus. by Erika Dobbertin 
Language: Swedish 
Skällinge : Beta pedagog, 2014. 
[28] s. : illustrations ; 29 cm. 
ISBN: 9789186213688 ; 9186213687 
Summary: En familj behöver inte alltid bestå av en mamma, en pappa och deras barn. Det finns många olika familjer och ingen är mer rätt än någon annan. I den här boken får man träffa en del av de familjer som finns i vårt samhälle. Kanske kan du komma på några fler? 
Available: https://www.bokus.com/bok/9789186213688/stjarnfamiljer/

Flickan i röret

Flickan i röret 
by Helena Englund Hjalmarsson 
illus. by Karin Guldbrand 
Language: Swedish 
Stockholm : Prodicta, 2014. 
28 s. : illustrations ; 27 cm. 
ISBN: 9789198125016 ; 919812501X 
Summary: ?Mamma! Pappa! Varifrån kommer jag? Hur blev jag till?? De flesta föräldrar bävar lite inför den frågan. Oftast kan de dock ta hjälp av beprövade fraser eller fina bilderböcker för att stilla barnets nyfikenhet. Men idag har allt fler barn kommit till på andra sätt än naturlig befruktning som inte är lika väl beskrivna i litteraturen, och oss veterligen finns det ingen bok idag som handlar om provrörsbefruktning. Därför har vi skrivit Flickan i röret - en bilderbok för barn 4-9 år som har frågor eller bara läslust. Flickan i röret vänder sig alltså till barn i åldern 4-9. Den ska på ett lekfullt sätt ge svar på frågan hur ett barn kan bli till, utan att göra anspråk på att vara heltäckande eller exakt. Illustrationerna i färg skildrar det lilla äggets tillvaro. Vi som har skrivit och illustrerat boken är etablerade författare och illustratörer. Helena Englund Hjalmarsson har tidigare skrivit Tillgängliga webbplaster i praktiken, Klarspråk på nätet, som blivit översatt till danska, samt Meganyttig trio. Karin Guldbrand har tidigare gett ut Företagets skrivhandbok, Klarspråk på nätet och Meganyttig trio. Och Solveig Hellmark, vår fantastiska illustratör har tidigare illustrerat många böcker för barn, bland annat Den svarta ejderungen, av Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg, En varghund i familjen, av Inger Wikström-Lindgren, Den lilla gröna, av Eva Robild, Vem har spillt här? Av Maria Söderberg. Dessutom har hon skrivit och illustrerat Titta det växer, som också blivit översatt till norska. 
Available: https://www.bokus.com/bok/9789198125016/flickan-i-roret/

Mais ... comment naissent les parents?

Mais ... comment naissent les parents? 
by Jean Regnaud 
illus. by Aude Picault 
Language: French 
Paris : Magnard jeunesse, [2014]. 
26 pages non numérotées : illustrations en couleur ; 21 cm.
ISBN: 9782210960275; 2210960274 
Summary: Un petit garçon voudrait savoir comment on fait les parents... Mais les siens sont très occupés, et il préfère aller trouver ses copains pour leur poser la question. Et tous les copains se mettent à raconter leur histoire. Au bout du compte, le petit garçon avait une question, et repart avec plein de réponses, tant et si bien que lorsque son père lui propose de raconter comment naissent les bébés, le petit garçon répond : « Laisse-moi d'abord te raconter comment naissent les parents! »
Available: https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/2210960274/

L'arc en ciel des familles

L'arc en ciel des familles 
written and illustrated by Muriel Douru 
Language: French 
Dunkerque : Ailes sur un tracteur, 2014. 
1 vol. ; 21 cm. 
ISBN: 9791090286153 
Summary: L'arc en ciel des familles propose une galerie de portraits de familles, croquées dans leur quotidien, avec les mots de la réalité pour expliquer comment elles se sont construites, ce qu'elles aiment, ce qui fait leur différence et leur quotidien. À la fin, toutes les familles se retrouvent devant l'école qui célèbre leur diversité. Chaque enfant sera également amené à dessiner son propre arbre généalogique, selon ce qu'il vit et non les modèles imposés. Lorsqu'on explique aux enfants comment on fait les bébés, on leur ment ! Et « nous », « on ne ment pas aux enfants » ! Ou plutôt, on ne veut plus leur mentir, parce qu'il existe tellement de manière de « faire famille », qu'on peut très bien leur expliquer d'où ils viennent VRAIMENT dès le plus jeune âge. C'est-à-dire pas dans des choux et des roses. Enfin, si l'on considère cette flore comme des stéréotypes sexistes : si l'on les imagine comme des métaphores de la PMA et de la GPA, que la cigogne est une mère porteuse, que l'on parle d'adoption et de familles recomposées, variées, diverses dans toutes leurs dimensions (origines sociales, ethniques, de procréation, de couples, de structure familiale...). Sans nier les familles majoritairement hétérosexuelles, nos enfants s'inscrivent dans une société plurielle, un arc-en-ciel de vies, d'origines et d'expériences. Ce livre explique sans détour leurs parcours, les inclut et les rassemble... Le livre ne s'adresse pas uniquement aux familles homoparentales (même si elle en montre toutes les possibilités, elle n'en oublie aucune, là est la différence avec les autres livres pour enfants), mais bien à tous les enfants qui, dans leur école ou famille élargie, ont connaissance de la réalité des différentes formes de « faire famille. 
Available: https://www.amazon.fr/Larc-ciel-familles-Muriel-Douru/dp/B00N0YJU6S/

Ole er laget av et Magisk rumpetroll

Ole er laget av et Magisk rumpetroll 
by Tone Bråten 
illus. by Selma Iren Arnø
Language: Norwegian 
Tone Bråten, 2014. 
31 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 9788230011560
Summary: Denne boken forteller ved hjelp av barnespråk om biologisk opphav ved hjelp av sæd donasjon. Ole er kommet til verden ved at hans foreldre har lånt et magisk rumpetroll, som de har fått hos legen. Ole vil at mamma skal fortelle om da han ble laget av det magiske rumpetrollet. Ole er ikke laget av et rumpetroll fra pappa, men et magisk rumpetroll! Bamsen Bosse og pappa får også lov til å høre, vil du høre? Foreldrene til Ole har benyttet seg av åpen donor i Norge. Boken inneholder en egen veiledningsdel i forordet, som omhandler forskning og lovverk knyttet til sæddonasjon. Boken kan benyttes som veiledningsmateriell for foreldre, fertilitetsklinikker, helsestasjoner, familievernkontor, gynekologer og legekontor. Denne boken er skrevet med tanke på at barnet skal føle seg spesielt, ønsket og takknemlig for alt som foreldrene har gjort for å bli foreldre. Denne boken kan være en motivasjon for pasienter som går igjennom sæddonasjons behandling. 
Available: http://xn--ufrivilligbarnls-zxb.no/boker/

Um bebê e 2 cegonhas

Um bebê e 2 cegonhas 
by Arnaldo Schizzi Cambiaghi 
Language: Portuguese 
LaVida Press, 2014. 
40 p. : col. ill. ; 28 x 20 cm. 
ISBN: 9788598127200 ; 8598127205 
Summary: 'Um bebê e 2 cegonhas' é um livro infantil com seriedade científica e conta a história emocionante da trajetória de um casal que busca a gravidez pelas técnicas de fertilização in vitro e consegue realizar este sonho. Contada por um bebê de um jeito simples e com ilustrações bem-humoradas, o livro faz com que os filhos sintam esses tratamentos como um ato de amor e generosidade de seus pais acompanhados de um 'empurrãozinho' da medicina ajudando a natureza a favor da família e da vida. Além disso, o livro mostra que os bebês nascidos por este modo de concepção são iguais a todos os concebidos naturalmente e ainda apresenta a gestação como um período mágico da vida. 'Um bebê e 2 cegonhas' assemelha-se a um parque de diversões, um livro que é feito para as crianças, mas os adultos também aproveitam.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/8598127205/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=

L'aventure de la naissance avec la PMA

L'aventure de la naissance avec la PMA
by Catherine Dolto and Myriam Szejer
Illus. by Sandrine Martin
Language: French
Hors Série Giboulées, 2014.
75 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9782070640225
Summary: Ce livre est pour toi qui es né avec la PMA, parce que ton histoire de vie est unique et que ta naissance a été particulière. Dans certaines naissances, les choses se passent de manière spéciale. C'est le cas dans l'histoire du tout début de ta vie au moment si précieux de ta conception. Quand ta mère et ton père ont désiré avoir un enfant ensemble et devenir tes parents, ils ont longtemps attendu mais tu ne venais pas. Alors ils en ont parlé à un médecin qui leur a proposé son aide. C'était le début d'un long chemin pas toujours facile, mais qui s'est bien terminé puisque, au bout de ce chemin, il y avait toi!
Subject headings:

• Procréation médicalement assistée – Ouvrages pour la jeunesse

Available: http://www.gallimard-jeunesse.fr/Catalogue/GALLIMARD-JEUNESSE/Hors-Serie-Giboulees/L-aventure-de-la-naissance-avec-la-PMA

Mamá sueña con un Bichito de Luz

Mom dreams of a Bichito Light 
by Judit Franch 
Language: Spanish 
[Spain]: Vox Liberum Books, 2014. 
28 p. : Col. ill. cm. 
ISBN: 9781910650004 
Summary: This story is a starting point for you, as a single mother by choice, you can explain to your child that has been conceived through assisted reproduction treatment and thanks to an anonymous donor semen. As your hijo grow and / or show curiosity you can go to expand the information on the reproductive system, fertilization methods, etc. In the book there is no mention at any time the father figure. 
Available: http://www.liberumvoxbooks.com/index.html

Mor og Kærlighedsbarnet - En solomor-barn familie bliver til

Mor og Kærlighedsbarnet - En solomor-barn familie bliver til 
by Signe Fjord 
illus. by Mikkel Brandt Møller 
Language: Danish 
Inspire & Empower Publishing Ltd., 2014. 
Available: http://www.selvvalgtsinglemor.dk/morogkaerlighedsbarnet/

The Pea That Was Me: An IVF Story

The Pea That Was Me: An IVF Story 
written and illus. by Kimberly Kluger-Bell 
Language: English 
CreateSpace, 2014. 
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1503041425 ; 9781503041424 
Summary: "Reading this charming storybook to your preschooler is a wonderful way to introduce them to the fact that you wanted them very much but had trouble having them. Fortunately, a "very good doctor" helped mommy and daddy fulfill their dreams. The very basic fact that it takes an egg and a sperm to make a baby is introduced, making it a perfect platform for discussing In Vitro Fertilization with your child later on--when they become more aware of "how babies are made."" 
Available: https://www.createspace.com/5042990

United by love : a happy adopted child

United by love : a happy adopted child 
written and illus. by Victoria Rikede 
Language: English 
Trafford, 2014. 
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 9781490738949 
Summary: This is dedicated to all the families that have either adopted their children/child or have children through surrogate mothers. The book is meant to be a guideline to the parents when they are informing their children on how they were conceived. It’s also meant as an awakening in the societies to get rid of the prejudices on adoption and surrogacy. 
Available: http://bookstore.trafford.com/Products/SKU-000626507/United-by-Love.aspx

Tell Your Story, Tell A Dream Birthday Cake: Princeliscious Reinvention

Tell Your Story, Tell A Dream Birthday Cake: Princeliscious Reinvention 
written and illus. by Angela Bermudez 
Language: English 
CreateSpace, 2014. 
26 p. : coll. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1502907585 ; 9781502907585 
Summary: The protagonists are an adopted princess from Sierra Leone, a princess who is a daughter of a single mother by choice, a princess whose lesbian mothers come from Iran and Mexico, and a transgender prince. Angela Bermudez, a 6 year old Latina New Yorker, self-published a radically different book to help other children like her see themselves in children's books. With her mom's help, Angela wrote this book, mostly during cross town bus and subway rides to and from school or to theater rehearsals. Angela combined phonetically complicated names, true and imaginary facts, with stories from her own life. She also borrowed stories from close friends and chosen family, who are mostly people of color, LGBT and undocumented immigrants living in New York City. Angela also drew all the illustrations in the book. 
Library of Congress Subject Headings: 

• Immigration -- Juvenile fiction
• Gender identity -- Juvenile fiction
• Transgenderism -- Juvenile fiction

Available: http://www.amazon.com/Tell-Your-Story-Dream-Birthday/dp/1502907585/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

My Little Dish: The Story of Your Creation Through In Vitro Fertilization

My Little Dish: The Story of Your Creation Through In Vitro Fertilization 
by Sari Dennis 
illus. by Linda Giacomazzo 
Language: English 
unpaged : col. ill. ; cm. 
CreateSpace, 2014. 
ISBN: 1502320479 ; 9781502320476 
Summary: For every parent who has experienced that emotional roller coaster called infertility, this book has been written to provide you with a point at which you may begin to discuss your child's conception. Each of us has had a very different experience, very personal in nature from one another. With this is mind, the book has been authored in a generic fashion. This is a gentle yet descriptive starting point to have a conversation with your child, and to let them know about their conception. As your children grow older, you may want to provide more details and take them deeper into your experiences and the experience of infertility. You will also find special pages set aside for each parent. I encourage you to record your own thoughts and circumstances here, to specify them for your child so that they can relate to this information on a personal level. 
Available: https://www.createspace.com/4991613

Ebbe och ägget

Ebbe och ägget
by Petra Nilsson
illus. by Linn Gustafsson
Language: Swedish
Vombat Förlag, 2014
29 p. : col. ill. ; 22 x 25 cm.
ISBN: 9789186589424
Summary: Ebbe is four years old. He wants a snake. Mommy wants a baby. She has told Ebbe how both babies and snakes are made. Mommy has received babyseed from a donor. Could it be that a snake-egg donor has left a snake egg for Ebbe? The book explores what a donor is and how sperm (babyseed) and eggs are donated so that there can be families.
Summary: Ebbe är fyra år. Han vill ha en orm. Mamma vill ha en bebis. Hon har berättat hur både bebisar och ormar blir till. Mamma har fått bebisfrön av en donator. Kan det vara så att det är en orm-äggdonator som har lämnat ett ormägg till Ebbe? Boken utforskar vad en donator är för något och hur det går till när spermier (bebisfrön) och ägg doneras så att det ska kunna bli familjer.
Available: https://www.adlibris.com/se/bok/ebbe-och-agget-9789186589424

Mommy and the Love Child : A Solo Mom - Child Family is Created

Mommy and the Love Child : A Solo Mom - Child Family is Created 
by Signe Fjord 
illustrated by Mikkel Brandt Møller 
Language: English 
Inspire & Empower Publishing Ltd., 2014. 
ISBN: 9788792584441 
Available as an ebook from: http://www.SoloMomtoaDonorChild.com
Available in Danish here: http://www.selvvalgtsinglemor.dk/morogkaerlighedsbarnet/

Meus pais e eu: a história de Max

Meus pais e eu: a história de Max 
by Helena Prado Lopes 
illus. by Alessandra Tozi 
Language: Portuguese 
Helena Prado Lopes, 2014. 
p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
Available: helenaprado@globo.com

Trip en Tux

Trip and Tux 
by Menno Malta 
Language: Dutch 
2014
44 p. : col. ill. cm.
ISBN: 9087593945 ; 9789087593940  
Summary: Trip en Tux is vooral een vrolijk kinderboek, maar het is ook geschreven om het onderwerp van eicel/sperma donatie bespreekbaar te maken bij jonge kinderen. All proceeds from the book go to Unicef. 
Available: http://www.tripentux.nl/

La Búsqueda de Somy, un cuento de madres solteras por elección

La Búsqueda de Somy, un cuento de madres solteras por elección 
by Carmen Martínez Jover 
illus. by Rosemary Martínez 
Language: Spanish 
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 6070084209 ; 9786070084201 
Summary: Este libro es para ayudar a las madres solteras por elección a compartir con su hijo como fueron concebidos. Es un cuento de una ardilla, Somy y su deseo de ser madre. 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/B%C3%BAsqueda-cuento-solteras-elecci%C3%B3n-Spanish/dp/6070084209/ref=sr_1_14?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1414317593&sr=1-14