Adoption Book Reviews
Reviews on books, magazines, videos, or any other adoption/foster care materials or resources.
Adoption Book Review: In My Heart
"In My Heart" by Molly Bang is a beautiful book that expresses a parent's love and how it continues even when people are physically apart. "In My Heart" may help a child understand how attachment continues over time and space.
"In My Heart" by Molly Bang is a beautiful book that expresses a parent's love and how it continues even when people are physically apart. "In My Heart" may help a child understand how attachment continues over time and space.
The Five Love Languages
Learn more about the book, The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman. Utilizing the five love languages may be a wonderful way to build attachment and bonding within your newly adoptive or foster family.
Learn more about the book, The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman. Utilizing the five love languages may be a wonderful way to build attachment and bonding within your newly adoptive or foster family.
Foster Care and Adoption Themed Books for Young Adult's Summer Reading
A listing of foster care and adoption themed books that are geared toward the young adult audience. Great for summer reading. Many children who have survived or are currently living in a foster care or adoption situation may enjoy reading about other youth who are dealing with the same issues. Foster care or adoption themed books may be the answer to summer reading.
A listing of foster care and adoption themed books that are geared toward the young adult audience. Great for summer reading. Many children who have survived or are currently living in a foster care or adoption situation may enjoy reading about other youth who are dealing with the same issues. Foster care or adoption themed books may be the answer to summer reading.
Book Review: Returnable Girl
A novel inspired by the work author Pamela Lowell has done as a family therapist. "Returnable Girl", may be a work of fiction, but it rings true with it's plot and characterization. T
A novel inspired by the work author Pamela Lowell has done as a family therapist. "Returnable Girl", may be a work of fiction, but it rings true with it's plot and characterization. T
Adoption Book Review: The Adoption Mystique
The Adoption Mystique, as the dust jacket states, is a "hard-hitting expose of the powerful negative social stigma that permeates child adoption in the United States". The Adoption Mystique is respectful and not at all anti-adoption, just pro-truth and openness. It offers a different perspective on the subject of adoption.
The Adoption Mystique, as the dust jacket states, is a "hard-hitting expose of the powerful negative social stigma that permeates child adoption in the United States". The Adoption Mystique is respectful and not at all anti-adoption, just pro-truth and openness. It offers a different perspective on the subject of adoption.
Risk and Promise
Not just for those interested in international adoption. This resource could also be helpful to those adopting domestically as well. Learn how to interpret information that comes in adoption referrals and make an informed decision on adoption. Learn about the different disorders and risk factors that afflict waiting children and what needs the children may have in their new homes.
Not just for those interested in international adoption. This resource could also be helpful to those adopting domestically as well. Learn how to interpret information that comes in adoption referrals and make an informed decision on adoption. Learn about the different disorders and risk factors that afflict waiting children and what needs the children may have in their new homes.
What is Adoption?
"What is Adoption? Helping non-adopted children understand adoption" is a wonderful and beautiful book for children with friends or classmates that are adopted. It is also a strong resource to use within the adoptive home.
"What is Adoption? Helping non-adopted children understand adoption" is a wonderful and beautiful book for children with friends or classmates that are adopted. It is also a strong resource to use within the adoptive home.
Ya Tibya Lublu
Thousands of children are adopted from Russia each year, but thousands more remain in Russian orphanges. "Ya Tibya Lublu" is a beautiful Russian cookbook that would make a wonderful adoption gift.
Thousands of children are adopted from Russia each year, but thousands more remain in Russian orphanges. "Ya Tibya Lublu" is a beautiful Russian cookbook that would make a wonderful adoption gift.
The Star
"The Star" is a wonderful book for a foster parent's book shelf. Read "The Star" with your foster children at various times to stimulate conversation about the child's feelings.
"The Star" is a wonderful book for a foster parent's book shelf. Read "The Star" with your foster children at various times to stimulate conversation about the child's feelings.
For When I'm Famous
Beth O'Malley's newest lifebook for teens in foster care. This lifebook is in an easy to do fill in the blank style. Perfect gift for a foster child.
Beth O'Malley's newest lifebook for teens in foster care. This lifebook is in an easy to do fill in the blank style. Perfect gift for a foster child.
My Foster Care Journey
Review of Beth O'Malley's newest lifebook. Written in a simple fill in the blank style for children up to age 8.
Review of Beth O'Malley's newest lifebook. Written in a simple fill in the blank style for children up to age 8.
My Mei Mei
Antonia has wished for a little sister for a long time. When her wish finally comes true will Ananda live up to Antonia's expectations? Based on a true story, "My Mei Mei" takes a look a different adoptive relationship, siblings.
Antonia has wished for a little sister for a long time. When her wish finally comes true will Ananda live up to Antonia's expectations? Based on a true story, "My Mei Mei" takes a look a different adoptive relationship, siblings.
Megan's Birthday Tree - A Story About Open Adoption
A review of "Megan's Birthday Tree" by Laurie Lears. Megan is worried that her birth mom will forget about her when she gets married and moves into a new home.
A review of "Megan's Birthday Tree" by Laurie Lears. Megan is worried that her birth mom will forget about her when she gets married and moves into a new home.
Santa's Stray
Santa's Stray is the touching story of a stray cat who loves children and looks over them. Santa takes in the cat as his own to help him know the children better as the cat seems to be able to look into a child's heart and tell if they are happy, safe, or lonely.
Santa's Stray is the touching story of a stray cat who loves children and looks over them. Santa takes in the cat as his own to help him know the children better as the cat seems to be able to look into a child's heart and tell if they are happy, safe, or lonely.
Tangled Hearts
A story that travels different paths to tell. The first focuses on the mother-to-be and her journey toward placing her baby girl with adoptive parents. Another path about the adoptive family and still another about the baby's need to have answers as she matures.
A story that travels different paths to tell. The first focuses on the mother-to-be and her journey toward placing her baby girl with adoptive parents. Another path about the adoptive family and still another about the baby's need to have answers as she matures.
A Simple Brown Leaf
A beautiful story of life changes and how we are all needed. A story that can be applied to many different life situations. Perfect for foster children coping with his/her life changes.
A beautiful story of life changes and how we are all needed. A story that can be applied to many different life situations. Perfect for foster children coping with his/her life changes.
WISE Up Powerbook
A great book for kids and parents to read together. W.I.S.E. Up the Owl will lead your child through simple lessons and teach him/her how to handle the rude, annoying, and thoughtless questions that other kids sometimes ask. Empower your children with W.I.S.E. Up.
A great book for kids and parents to read together. W.I.S.E. Up the Owl will lead your child through simple lessons and teach him/her how to handle the rude, annoying, and thoughtless questions that other kids sometimes ask. Empower your children with W.I.S.E. Up.
The Coffe Can Kid
"The Coffee Can Kid" is a great book for children adopted from internationally, especially Korea.
"The Coffee Can Kid" is a great book for children adopted from internationally, especially Korea.
Finding the Right Spot
"Finding the Right Spot" is an excellent book for foster children. It is also great for foster parents as they will be able to recognize the feelings and behaviors of the child as she has visits with her mom, phone calls that don't go well, and broken promises.
"Finding the Right Spot" is an excellent book for foster children. It is also great for foster parents as they will be able to recognize the feelings and behaviors of the child as she has visits with her mom, phone calls that don't go well, and broken promises.
Let's Talk About it: Adoption
A gentle picture book about the subject of adoption brought to us by Mr. Rogers. The book advocates open communication and the sharing of feelings in that gentle "Mr. Rogers" way.
A gentle picture book about the subject of adoption brought to us by Mr. Rogers. The book advocates open communication and the sharing of feelings in that gentle "Mr. Rogers" way.
Letters and Reflections to My Adopted Daughters
A compilation of the letters John Newton, writer of the hymn "Amazing Grace", written to his eldest adopted daughter. The book also includes his thoughts about the short life of his youngest adopted daughter who died from Tuberculosis.
A compilation of the letters John Newton, writer of the hymn "Amazing Grace", written to his eldest adopted daughter. The book also includes his thoughts about the short life of his youngest adopted daughter who died from Tuberculosis.
Name that Adoption or Foster Care Themed Children's Book
How well do you know your children's books? Been reading "Shaoey and Dot" every night? Are you seeing "Nikolai, the Only Bear" in your dreams? Or have you been doing some young adult reading and just finished up "The Last Chance Texaco" or "Anne of Green Gables" for the tenth time? Test your knowledge and see if you can Name that Adoption or Foster Care Themed Children's Book!
How well do you know your children's books? Been reading "Shaoey and Dot" every night? Are you seeing "Nikolai, the Only Bear" in your dreams? Or have you been doing some young adult reading and just finished up "The Last Chance Texaco" or "Anne of Green Gables" for the tenth time? Test your knowledge and see if you can Name that Adoption or Foster Care Themed Children's Book!
Stellaluna
"Stellaluna" is a beautiful story of a fostering/adoptive situation where we can see how others can be alike and still respect cultural differences as well. A great story for mixed race families.
"Stellaluna" is a beautiful story of a fostering/adoptive situation where we can see how others can be alike and still respect cultural differences as well. A great story for mixed race families.
When I Met You
A Russian adoption story that embraces life in Russia as well as in the adoptive home. Beautifully illustrated with a short glossary of Russian words at the end.
A Russian adoption story that embraces life in Russia as well as in the adoptive home. Beautifully illustrated with a short glossary of Russian words at the end.
Being Adopted
7-year-old Stephanie shares her adoption in a simple short story. This is one of the most honest adoption stories I've read. In her innocent way she focuses not only on the joy of her adoptive parents and the love they have for her, but of the grief and loss of her birth mother.
7-year-old Stephanie shares her adoption in a simple short story. This is one of the most honest adoption stories I've read. In her innocent way she focuses not only on the joy of her adoptive parents and the love they have for her, but of the grief and loss of her birth mother.
The Visit
Short book written by a child who experienced foster care for three years before being adopted. She still remains in contact with her birth siblings through visits.
Short book written by a child who experienced foster care for three years before being adopted. She still remains in contact with her birth siblings through visits.
I Miss My Foster Parents
A sweet story written by a child who was adopted from the foster care system. Here he shares the fears he had about leaving his foster home to move in with a new adoptive family.
A sweet story written by a child who was adopted from the foster care system. Here he shares the fears he had about leaving his foster home to move in with a new adoptive family.
Nikolai, the Only Bear
Nikolai is the only bear in a Russian orphanage and is misunderstood, until a couple from far away come visit him. They understand his bearish ways and bring him home.
Nikolai is the only bear in a Russian orphanage and is misunderstood, until a couple from far away come visit him. They understand his bearish ways and bring him home.
Maybe Days - Book for Children in Foster Care
A book review. This book is about feelings and experiences that children in foster care endure; a great tool for foster parents or other adults to read with foster children.
A book review. This book is about feelings and experiences that children in foster care endure; a great tool for foster parents or other adults to read with foster children.
Because of Winn-Dixie
"Because of Winn-Dixie" is a wonderful story about a little girl who is growing up without a mother. The child meets a stray dog who happens to have a heart touching smile and a knack for meeting people.
"Because of Winn-Dixie" is a wonderful story about a little girl who is growing up without a mother. The child meets a stray dog who happens to have a heart touching smile and a knack for meeting people.
Cross-Cultural Adoption
A review of a wonderful book for the internationally adoptive family or extended family. Answers to the tough and sometimes rude questions that people ask about international adoption.
A review of a wonderful book for the internationally adoptive family or extended family. Answers to the tough and sometimes rude questions that people ask about international adoption.
The Post Adoption Blues
A wonderful book for every adoptive family to own. You're not crazy! A lot of adoptive parents have these same feelings.
A wonderful book for every adoptive family to own. You're not crazy! A lot of adoptive parents have these same feelings.
The Lost Boy
The sequel to the bestseller, "A Child Called 'It'", Dave Pelzer continues on with his story chronicling his journey through the foster care system.
The sequel to the bestseller, "A Child Called 'It'", Dave Pelzer continues on with his story chronicling his journey through the foster care system.
A Child Called "It"
A book review on the bestseller by Dave Pelzer, "A Child Called 'It'".
A book review on the bestseller by Dave Pelzer, "A Child Called 'It'".
You're Not My REAL Mother!
An adoptive mother's loving answer to a common question. Book recommended for children 0-6.
An adoptive mother's loving answer to a common question. Book recommended for children 0-6.
Shaoey and Dot
A Ladybug named Dot follows a little Chinese baby to an orphanage and ultimately to her new American adoptive family.
A Ladybug named Dot follows a little Chinese baby to an orphanage and ultimately to her new American adoptive family.
The Last Chance Texaco - Adult's Review
Lucy joins a new group home and discovers that this one is different than the several other homes she's lived in. A review of the book, The Last Chance Texaco by Brent Hartinger.
Lucy joins a new group home and discovers that this one is different than the several other homes she's lived in. A review of the book, The Last Chance Texaco by Brent Hartinger.
The Last Chance Texaco - Child's Review
A twelve-year-old's review of a new book about teens living in a group home.
A twelve-year-old's review of a new book about teens living in a group home.
Lifebooks: Creating a Treasure for the Adopted Child
A wonderful book that tells how to make a lifebook for the foster or adopted child. Includes how to word delicate life stories, what information to include, and how to include the child in the process.
A wonderful book that tells how to make a lifebook for the foster or adopted child. Includes how to word delicate life stories, what information to include, and how to include the child in the process.
Adoption In Children's and Young Adult Books
Author, Cynthia Leitich Smith's Web site offers a listing of adoption books as well as multicultural and interracial books for children and young adults.
Author, Cynthia Leitich Smith's Web site offers a listing of adoption books as well as multicultural and interracial books for children and young adults.