Ours by Choice: Adoption

Twins Moffie and Morgie are excited when they hear that their family is adopting a three-year-old Hispanic boy. JE Fic DeP

Suggested for ages 3 and up

Pre-school Abby enjoys her special place in the family as the adopted child. JE Fic Cai

Suggested for ages 3 and up

Although Celia reacts to having been adopted with anger and insecurity, her parents help her accept her feelings and celebrate their love for her by making her adoption day a family holiday. JE Fic Gir

Suggested for ages 3 and up

Using simple language, describes the stages of the adoption process and discusses complex feelings commonly felt by adopted children. J 362.734 Ne

Suggested for ages 4 and up

Morgan's adoptive mother reassures her that she is loved by reading a letter written by her birthmother. Includes a section: "Talking with your child about adoption." JE Fic Mil

Suggested for ages 3 and up

Davey is dubious about having a new adopted brother from Korea, but when he finds out that his parents still love him, he decides that having a baby brother will be fine. JE Fic Bun

Suggested for ages 3 and up

Discusses what it means to be part of a family and examines some feelings that adopted children may have. J 362.734 Ro

Suggested for ages 3 and up

A loving couple dream of a baby born far away and know that this is the baby they have been waiting to adopt. JE Fic Kat

Suggested for ages 3 and up

Each year on his birthday, a young Mexican American boy looks forward to seeing how his grandfather has decorated the tree he planted on the day the boy was adopted. JE Fic Mor

Suggested for ages 4 and up