It is easy to find a philosophical book on attachment, but much more challenging to find one that gives practical suggestions on how to deal with specific issues adoptive parents face (like discipline, strong-wills, defiance, and more). It may not be the fix-all, but it is FULL of hands-on things to try in parenting an adoptive child. I love the focus on nurture it takes as well. A must read.

A must have if you are adopting a toddler, but also a great overview of potential adoption-related issues that children may face after placement.

For those adopting transracially, directly from the mouths of transracial adoptees. May be a difficult read for some, but very important as we cannot forget the role of race in our society and the impact it has on adoption. Please read this for insight into this topic if you are adopting transracially.

A superb mix of heart-felt adoption stories, experiences, child development, and parenting strategies. Geared to a wide-range of adoptive families, delivered to you mailbox on a regular basis!

This guide is a wonderful crutch to use in tackling the daunting task of creating a lifebook. I know I was overwhelmed by what kind of verbage to use in the writing, what to include/not include, and simply where to begin. This book does it all, and is easily adapted to international or domestic adoption.

Who know Little Miss Spider was adopted? The story of her search for her mother, who was missing at her birth, and finding a mother may not be that someone who looks like you, but the person who loves you the best.

While the artwork portrays an Asian adoption into a caucasian family, this book is fabulous for any adoptive family. It tells the story of two women, the biological mother and the adoptive mother, and how they both shaped this child's life. Beautiful!!