Books about Being Adopted
Award winning
The Adoption Angel: A Heartwarming Story for Adopted Children
Sarah E. Lutz, 2023
33 pages
Why to read
Nurtures understanding of adoption in a gentle manner.
Encourages empathy and acceptance among young readers.
Strengthens emotional development with relatable characters.
Offers a comforting narrative for adopted children.

The Adoption Angel: A Heartwarming Story for Adopted Children
Sarah E. Lutz, 2023
Award winning
Surrounded by Love: An Open Adoption Story
Allison Olson, Darlee Urbiztondo, 2022
38 pages
Why to read
Explores open adoption through engaging, heartfelt narrative.
Highlights themes of love, family diversity, and acceptance.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Supports conversations about different family structures.

Surrounded by Love: An Open Adoption Story
Allison Olson, Darlee Urbiztondo, 2022
Award winning
Lily Coyote's New Baby: An Adoption Story
Xander Martin, Robin Satterthwaite, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of family, love, and acceptance.
Addresses adoption with sensitivity and warmth.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Beautifully illustrated, engaging young children visually.

Lily Coyote's New Baby: An Adoption Story
Xander Martin, Robin Satterthwaite, 2023
Award winning
Home at Last
Chris Raschka, Vera B. Williams, 2016
40 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale of adoption and unconditional love.
Beautifully illustrated, engaging young readers visually.
Encourages discussions about family and acceptance.
Supports emotional development and resilience.

Home at Last
Chris Raschka, Vera B. Williams, 2016
Award winning
The Tale of Mallory Mouse: From Foster Care to Adoption
Laura Khoury, Hannah Rhodes, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Highlights themes of love, acceptance, and family bonds.
Empowers children facing life transitions and new environments.
Encourages empathy and understanding towards diverse life experiences.
Supports emotional development through relatable storytelling.

The Tale of Mallory Mouse: From Foster Care to Adoption
Laura Khoury, Hannah Rhodes, 2023
Award winning
The Year of the Baby: Anna Wang
Andrea Cheng, Patrice Barton, 2013
176 pages
Why to read
Captures multicultural family dynamics effectively.
Enhances empathy through diverse character perspectives.
Encourages understanding of adoption and acceptance.
Supports language growth with simple, impactful language.

The Year of the Baby: Anna Wang
Andrea Cheng, Patrice Barton, 2013
Award winning
Little Pink Pup
Johanna Kerby, 2010
32 pages
Why to read
Enhances empathy through heartwarming animal friendships.
Encourages acceptance of differences in engaging narrative.
Strengthens reading skills with simple, captivating language.
Inspires conversations on family and belonging.

Little Pink Pup
Johanna Kerby, 2010
Award winning
Baby Daze: Cooper The Shelter Dog
Casey E Mason, Colton Mason, Paula Monise, 2023
33 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale promotes empathy and compassion.
Encourages understanding and care for shelter animals.
Supports emotional development in young readers.
Engaging story enhances family reading time.
