Books about Adoption
Award winning
Half A World Away
Cynthia Kadohata, 2014
225 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of family, adoption, and cultural differences.
Enhances empathy and understanding through multicultural perspectives.
Supports emotional development and identity exploration.
Illustrates resilience and adaptability in challenging situations.

Half A World Away
Cynthia Kadohata, 2014
Award winning
We Belong Together: A Book about Adoption and Families
Todd Parr, 2007
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates adoption, showcasing diversely structured families.
Bright, engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
Encourages conversations on love and belonging.
Simple text, perfect for early readers.

We Belong Together: A Book about Adoption and Families
Todd Parr, 2007
Award winning
The Tale of Mallory Mouse: From Foster Care to Adoption
Laura Khoury, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Highlights themes of love, acceptance, and family bonds.
Empowers children facing life transitions and new environments.
Encourages empathy and understanding towards diverse life experiences.
Supports emotional development through relatable storytelling.

The Tale of Mallory Mouse: From Foster Care to Adoption
Laura Khoury, 2023
Award winning
I Color Myself Different
Colin Kaepernick, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers self-expression and identity exploration.
Fosters conversations on diversity and acceptance.
Encourages understanding of unique personal backgrounds.
Illustrations that captivate and engage young readers.

I Color Myself Different
Colin Kaepernick, 2022
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
Home at Last
Chris Raschka, Vera B. Williams, 2016
40 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale of adoption and unconditional love.
Beautifully illustrated, engaging young readers visually.
Encourages discussions about family and acceptance.
Supports emotional development and resilience.

Home at Last
Chris Raschka, Vera B. Williams, 2016
Award winning
Little Pink Pup
Johanna Kerby, 2010
32 pages
Why to read
Enhances empathy through heartwarming animal friendships.
Encourages acceptance of differences in engaging narrative.
Strengthens reading skills with simple, captivating language.
Inspires conversations on family and belonging.

Little Pink Pup
Johanna Kerby, 2010
Award winning
Lily Coyote's New Baby: An Adoption Story
Xander Martin, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of family, love, and acceptance.
Addresses adoption with sensitivity and warmth.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Beautifully illustrated, engaging young children visually.
