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Award winning
Surrounded by Love: An Open Adoption Story
Allison Olson, 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, 2022
Award winning
New Baby Coming, New Baby Here
Sheryl Smiley-Oliphant, 2020
36 pages
Why to read
Addresses sibling rivalry with warmth and understanding.
Encourages emotional development through family-centric storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with simple, impactful language.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering family bonds.

New Baby Coming, New Baby Here
Sheryl Smiley-Oliphant, 2020
Award winning
Becoming A Big Sister: Blessings From Above
Ona Erike, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Empowers siblings embracing new family roles.
Highlights the joys and challenges of sisterhood.
Fosters empathy and responsibility in young readers.
Colorful illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.

Becoming A Big Sister: Blessings From Above
Ona Erike, 2023
For a Girl Becoming
Joy Harjo, 2025
40 pages
Why to read
Authentic Native American perspective.
Rich, poetic read-aloud text.
Affirms self-worth and heritage.
Vivid, conversation-starting art.

For a Girl Becoming
Joy Harjo, 2025
Award winning
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Nina Lacour, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diverse family structures warmly and inclusively.
Enhances understanding of separation and reunion.
Encourages emotional expression and resilience.
Supports development of empathy and acceptance.

Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Nina Lacour, 2022
Big Brother, I Need You
Kim Lindquist, 2023
25 pages
Why to read
Celebrates sibling relationships and cooperative problem-solving.
Engages young readers with vibrant, captivating illustrations.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy in kids.
Ideal for shared reading and family bonding time.

Big Brother, I Need You
Kim Lindquist, 2023
Mama's Sleeping Scarf
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of comfort, love, and maternal bonds.
Vibrant illustrations enhance the storytelling experience.
Encourages emotional development and empathetic understanding.
Ideal for bedtime reading and parent-child bonding.

Mama's Sleeping Scarf
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 2023
Award winning
I've Never Met My Grandpa
Shannon Zigmund, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Explores family ties with heartwarming, engaging narrative.
Boosts understanding of diverse family structures.
Encourages empathy and emotional intelligence.
Ideal for shared reading sessions and discussions.

