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Children's books about adoption
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The Coffee Can KidThe Coffee Can Kid by Jan Czech
Buy used from: $4.63
An absolutely wonderful book about a little girl's questions about her adoption. Applicable to many family situations.
I Love You Like Crazy CakesI Love You Like Crazy Cakes by Rose A. Lewis
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $0.43
A wonderful book about adopting from China. Features a single mother.
Forever Fingerprints: An Amazing Discovery for Adopted ChildrenForever Fingerprints: An Amazing Discovery for Adopted Children by Sherrie Eldridge
Buy new: $12.21 / Used from: $7.87
Sherrie Eldridge is also the author of what I think is the best book on adoption for parents: "20 Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew".
Little Miss SpiderLittle Miss Spider by David Kirk
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Just-hatched little Miss Spider never locates her biological mother. Instead, Miss Spider adopts as her mother the green beetle, Betty. As the text explains, "For finding your mother,/ There's one certain test./ You must look for the creature/ Who loves you the best." There is also an adorable animated series on DVD.
Let's Talk About It: Adoption (Mr. Rogers)Let's Talk About It: Adoption (Mr. Rogers) by Fred Rogers
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $0.01
An oldy but goody. I really like this book.
Happy Adoption Day!Happy Adoption Day! by John McCutcheon
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A couple talks about the happiness of adoption and their family's celebration of adoption.
The Day We Met You (Aladdin Picture Books)The Day We Met You (Aladdin Picture Books) by Phoebe Koehler
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Another story of an adoptive couple and their child.
Every Year on Your BirthdayEvery Year on Your Birthday by Rose A. Lewis
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Another book by Rose Lewis about growing up in America after having been adopted in China.
Over the Moon: An Adoption TaleOver the Moon: An Adoption Tale by Karen Katz
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $4.67
A couple adopts.
Mishka: An Adoption TaleMishka: An Adoption Tale by Adrienne Ehlert Bashista
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A story about Russian adoption.
I Don't Have Your EyesI Don't Have Your Eyes by Carrie A. Kitze
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A story about a child's growing awareness that she does not look like her parent.
Brown Like MeBrown Like Me by Noelle Lamperti
Buy new: $12.95 / Used from: $19.08
Another postive story about transracial adoption- a young African-American boy is adopted by Caucasian parents.
When You Were Born in China: A Memory Book for Children Adopted from ChinaWhen You Were Born in China: A Memory Book for Children Adopted from China by Sara Dorow
Buy used from: $53.97
A neat book for children adopted from China.
When You Were Born in Vietnam: A Memory Book for Children Adopted from VietnamWhen You Were Born in Vietnam: A Memory Book for Children Adopted from Vietnam by Bartlett Therese
Buy new: $13.50 / Used from: $3.98
A neat book for children adopted from Vietnam.
Kids Like Me in ChinaKids Like Me in China by Ying Ying Fry
Buy new: $12.24 / Used from: $5.49
A helpful book about life in China for children adopted from China.
A Sister for Matthew: A Story About AdoptionA Sister for Matthew: A Story About Adoption by Pamela Kennedy
Buy new: $8.95 / Used from: $0.30
A young boy's family grows to include an adopted sister.
At Home in This World, A China Adoption StoryAt Home in This World, A China Adoption Story by Jean MacLeod
Buy new: $12.76 / Used from: $7.23
An older girl deals with thoughts and feelings about her adoption.
Tell Me Again About the Night I Was BornTell Me Again About the Night I Was Born by Jamie Lee Curtis
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A sweet story by Jamie Lee Curtis.
Who Are My Real Parents?Who Are My Real Parents? by D. L. Fuller
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Interesting.
When I Met You: A Story of Russian AdoptionWhen I Met You: A Story of Russian Adoption by Adrienne Ehlert Bashista
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Another story of Russian adoption.
All About Adoption: How Families Are Made & How Kids Feel About ItAll About Adoption: How Families Are Made & How Kids Feel About It by Marc A. Nemiroff
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Kids are allowed to have complex feelings about adoption.