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November is adoption month, so even if you don’t have
adopted kids take some time to explore the subject with your children to
help them learn all about the subject—some day, they’ll have a friend who is
adopted and after reading these books they can better understand what it’s
all about. And if you’re kids are adopted, the books are a great way to show
them there’s a whole world of people out there just like them and it’s a
topic that should be celebrated by all.
Over the Moon: An Adoption Tale
By Karen Katz
Over the Moon: An Adoption Tale is a beautifully
written and illustrated book that discusses international adoption in an
upbeat, happy way. The theme of the book focuses on the adoptive parents
loving their child “forever and always” as it tells the story of two parents
who travel to a “faraway place” to receive a child to raise. Perfect for
younger children who are just beginning to learn about their adoption, this
warm and reassuring book encourages pride in individual heritage and
positive family relationships. Ages 4-8.
Who Am I? AndOther Questions of Adopted Kids, Vol.1
By Charlene C. Giannetti
Who Am I? And Other Questions of Adopted Kids, Vol. 1
is aimed at pre-teens who are beginning to question themselves, and the
background of their adoption. In a straightforward, easy-to-read format,
this book answers any and all questions adopted children might have about
their individual situations. It covers topics such as contacting birth
parents, reasons for adoption, differences from other family members, and
questioning identity. Ages 9-12.
Where Are My Birth Parents?: A Guide for Teenage Adoptees 
By Karen Gravelle and Susan Fischer
Adopted children are often told about their background
and circumstances at a young age. Nevertheless, as they grow older, they
will probably have questions about where they came from, who their birth
parents are, and how they can contact other relatives. This book, written
especially for teenagers, provides an in-depth look at the options available
to them should they decide to contact their birth parents. The guide also
discusses common reactions to the process, the pros and cons of searching
for relatives, and even talks about how to discuss ideas and feelings about
growing up with their adoptive parents. Ages 14-18.
The Day We Met You
By Phoebe Koehler
This book is ideal to be read aloud to young children,
who will love the story for its simplicity and warm text. The Day We Met You
begins when the adoptive parents receive a phone call telling them they will
be able to adopt a child, and ends when the new parents first see their
infant. The preparation for the baby’s homecoming is discussed in a way that
children will be able to understand and pastel illustrations done in crayon
add to the book’s comforting feel. Ages 2-5.
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