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Five Faves: Adoption Picture Books

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Children become a part of families in different ways. Some children are born into a family and others are adopted into a family. Every situation is special and unique. When children become a part of a family through adoption, there are all kinds of emotions and experiences that both the child and the family experience. Here are some picture books that talk about some different adoption stories.

Written by Harriet Evans
Illustrated by Nia Tudor
Tulsa, OK : Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing, 2022. Picture Book.

This sweet picture book shows all kinds of different adoption situations and the families that the children go to. Some of the children are adopted when they are older, from far away, and some are adopted right after they are born. This illustrates the experiences of the children coming to their new homes for the first time and slowly integrating into their new families.

Written by Andrea Melvin, Dave Eaton, and Michael Clark Jr.
Illustrated by Danielle Parchment
New York : Feiwel & Friends, 2022. Picture Book.

This book is based on a true story about a little boy named Michael and how he was adopted by a loving family. It goes through the process of him coming to live with them and growing to love his new family so much that he wants them to be his forever family. It shows how they go to a courtroom with many supportive friends and family and Michael is officially adopted.

Written by Christine McDonnell
Illustrated by Jeanette Bradley
New York : Viking, 2020. Picture Book.

This adoption story is unique and shows how a community comes together to raise four children that come to their island. Four babies are found in different ways, by plane, by ferry, and by fishing boat all with a note attached that says, to keep the baby safe or give them shelter. The town librarian takes them in and raises them as her own with the help of the town. She names them after famous authors and they have all kinds of adventures. 

Written by Robin Heald
Illustrated by Peggy Collins
Toronto : Pajama Press, 2022. Picture Book.

Daniel is nervous when his family is about to adopt a new little sister. He wants to give her a special gift just from him, so he decides to whistle for her. He practices day and night. When he goes to the hospital to meet his new little sister, he also ends up meeting the birth mother. They become friends as Daniel sees how difficult it is for her to give up her baby. He gives her a special gift to help her feel better. 

Written by Peter Mercurio
Illustrated by Leo Espinosa
New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, 2020. Picture Book.

One day a man named Danny is getting on to the subway and sees an abandoned little baby. He contacts the police and they take the baby to the hospital. As time passes, they try to find a home for the little baby and end up reaching out to Danny and his partner to see his they are interested in adopting the little baby. Based on a true story, this is a heartwarming picture book.
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