My Family (All about Me) (All about Me (Picture Window))
by Lisa Bullard
“Some babies are born into their families. Some are adopted. This is the story of how one baby found his family in the New York City subway.” So begins the true story of Kevin and how he found his Daddy Danny and Papa Pete. Written in a direct address to his son, Pete’s moving and emotional text tells how his partner, Danny, found a baby tucked away in the corner of a subway station on his way home from work one day. Pete and Danny ended up adopting the baby together. Although neither of them h...
The cabin door crashes open-and in a few minutes Regina's life changes forever. Allegheny Indians murder her father and brother, burn their Pennsylvania home to the ground, and take Regina captive. Only her mother, who is away from home, is safe. Torn from her family, Regina longs for the past, but she must begin a new life. She becomes Tskinnak, who learns to catch fish, dance the Indian dance, and speak the Indian tongue. As the years go by, her new people become her family . . . but she neve...
Word Search for Kids Ages 8-10 Intermediate Level (Word Search Puzzles Kids Hidden Words Puzzles, #1)
by Nancy Dyer
Let's Talk about It: Adoption (Let's Talk about It) (Mister Rogers' neighborhood)
by Fred Rogers
Discusses what it means to be part of a family and examines some feelings that adopted children may have.
Families are Different (A Holiday House book)
by Nina Pellegrini
Nico and Angel were adopted from Korea when they were babies. Nico struggles with her own identity sometimes until she realizes that just like everyone else -- she is different.
“… A story that is fresh and new, and one that will appeal to young readers …” — Publishers Weekly BookLife Report This charming illustrated book encourages adoptive families — children and adults alike — to embrace their super-powerful stories and see themselves as the inspiring heroes they are! Young readers (ages 3-7) will relate to Super Alec, an energetic little boy who summons all his might to prepare his home for the long-awaited arrival of his equally super adopted baby sister.
An American couple goes to China to adopt a baby.
The challenging teen years can be even more difficult for adopted teenagers, many of whom have unanswered questions that may result in fear, anger, and low self-esteem. These feelings may be compounded by the isolation they feel because most friends and family members cannot fully relate to their situation. Adopted: The Ultimate Teen Guide enables young adults to explore their feelings as they read about the personal experiences of other adopted teens. Through these stories, adopted teens can...
