Die Reise von IVI: Eine Geschichte für IVF-Kinder und Eltern
by Elena Brunnschweiler
Language: German
Blurb, 2018.
20 p. : col. ill. 20 x 25 cm.
ISBN: 9781388924188
Summary: "Mama, Papa wie bin ich eigentlich entstanden?" Diese Frage stellen die meisten Kinder früher oder später. Jedes Kind verdient eine ehrliche und kindgerechte Antwort... Dieses Buch liefert eine Antwort für Kinder, die mithilfe künstlicher Befruchtung gezeugt wurden.
Available: https://www.blurb.com/b/8537980-die-reise-von-ivi-hardcover
Wa-Hoo 2: A Donor Baby Story
by Jonathan Shipton
illus. by Jonathan Shipton
Language: English
Jonathan Shipton, 2018.
p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 978
Summary: Wa-Hoo! 2 is about Donor Mums and features a heterosexual couple.
Available: https://www.jonathanshipton.co.uk/
Recettes de famille
by Aurélie Frisina
Aurélie Frisina, 2017.
p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9791069912472
Summary: J'ai conçu cet ouvrage intégralement pour les mamans célibataires ou les couples lesbiens ayant eu recours à la procréation médicalement assistée. Il a été relu, corrigé et validé par madame Cécile VIENOT – psychologue spécialiste de l’enfant et de l’adolescent, elle-même auteur de livres pour enfants – pour être tout à fait adapté aux enfants de 3 à 5 ans.
Available: https://www.laboutiquedaurelie.aureliefrisina.fr/boutique/recettes-de-famille/
Little Dream
by Celeste Rankine
illus. by Laivi Põder
Language: English
Darling Clover Co., 2019.
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9780648679288
Summary: The perfect story to tell a longed-for baby, when he or she arrives, to express how very much loved and longed for they have always been.
Available: https://darlingcloverco.com/shop/littledream
You are the world: ... and this is the story of your origins
by Sylvia Wurm-Werner
illus. by Maggie Schwarz
Language: English
Independently published, 2019.
36 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1793111944 ; 9781793111944
Summary: Independent from any sexual orientation or family constellation, this book is free of barriers and prejudices and will help you to answer any curious question about your children’s origins. Inside this book, you will find some empty pages. Use these to create and deliver your individual family story to your children.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1793111944/
Magic Kids
by Ginny Ellsworth
illus. by Lisa Wee
Language: English
Virginia Ellsworth, 2019.
33 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1734143606 ; 9781734143607
Summary: There are kids all over the world who are born without a daddy because that’s what their mommy chose… but that doesn’t mean their family is missing something. These kids, in particular, are made with special ingredients that make their existence magic. As the population of Single Mothers by Choice (SMC or SMBC) grows, so does the need for a child-appropriate origin story for donor-conceived children. In this type of non-traditional family, the question "why don't I have a daddy?" inevitably arises. The answer to that tough question is always personal, but it helps to have a kid-friendly tool to assist. Magic Kids provides an exciting story that celebrates family diversity and empowers children of Single Mothers by Choice to embrace their stories.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1734143606/
You Were Made For Me: Dad*Dad
by Sheri Sturniolo
illus. by Hannah Pak and Shay Larby
Language: English
Made for Me, 2019.
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1732032246 ; 9781732032248
Summary: Growing a family isn't always easy and sometimes we need a little help. Follow a two dad family as they search for all the "pieces" they need to make their baby and see how the generosity and love of others grow 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 and a surrogate/gestational carrier 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 two dad version of the You Were Made For Me series, the idea of an egg donor and gestational carrier 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/1732032246/
Our Family Love Story
by Shannon Rios Paulsen
Language: English
LifeThreads, LLC, 2019.
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0991636139 ; 9780991636136
Summary: For all those families created in a very special way (adoption, IVF, surrogacy, fertility issues, embryo donation/adoption, egg donation, surrogacy, sperm donation) through patience, love, and a little magic. For those special kids that grew in our HEARTS first! This book will allow you to tell them your family's special story:). No matter how your child magically came into your life (Adoption at any age, IVF, Egg Donor, Sperm Donation, Surrogacy, Embryo Donation/Adoption), it was due to love. This is a beautiful family love story. We believe in our hearts that our children chose us. We hope this book helps you tell your children about your family’s special love story and how much you wished for them. This book will ensure your children grow up knowing 100% that we all chose to be part of this beautiful love story. I could not find any books to tell this magical story, so I decided to create it myself. At this point in human history, there are so many special ways to become parents. This book is appropriate for families choosing adoption at any age, surrogate births, embryo donation, egg donation, IVF, sperm donation, and so many other ways families are now magically created. Shannon R Rios Paulsen, MS LMFT is a family therapist and author of four other books (www.healthychildrenofdivorce.com, www.manifestingbaby.com, www.inlovewithme.com ). This book was born from her personal motherhood journey. She wrote this book for her own children and all the other children out there who took a bit of magic, wishing, and prayer to bring into the world. Her hope is that this book will help many parents and children easily talk about their love story, whatever that may be. There are two places in the book where you can feel free to share with your kids what you believe and what is age-appropriate for them. The book gives you ideas for what to tell your children in the introduction based on your family situation. Other versions are being created for families of all types (if you have a special request for your family i.e single mom, two moms, two dads, single dad, etc. feel free to email the author directly at shannon.r.rios@gmail.com with your request. Wishing you and your magical kids all the very best!
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0991636139/
You Were Made For Me: Mom * Mom
by Sheri Sturniolo
illus. by Hannah Pak and Shay Larby
Language: English
Made for Me, 2019.
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1732032262 ; 9781732032262
Summary: Growing a family isn't always easy and sometimes we need a little help. Follow a two mom family as they search for all the "pieces" they need to make their 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 two mom version of the You Were Made For Me series, the idea of a sperm 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/1732032262
Happy Together, an embryo donation story
by Julie Marie
illus. by Ashley Lucas
Language: English
Happy Together Children's Books, 2019.
30 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1733357246 ; 9781733357241
Summary: Happy Together, an embryo donation story, is a heartwarming book to help introduce the concept of embryo donation 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.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1733357246
You Were Made For Me: Mom Dad Surrogate
by Sheri Sturniolo
illus. by Hannah Pak and Shay Larby
Language: English
Made for Me, 2019
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1732032254 ; 9781732032255
Summary: Growing a family isn't always easy and sometimes mommies and daddies 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 topic of being born with the help of surrogacy, to a young child. By giving children the "pieces of the puzzle," this book sparks their imagination and stimulates them to ask questions. This Mom*Dad*Surrogate version of the You Were Made For Me series will work for couples using their own egg and sperm with a surrogate as well as the use of an egg donor with a surrogate. The beautiful and intriguing illustrations are sure to catch your little one's eye and curiosity.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1732032254/
