Books about Belonging
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
Until You Find The Sun
Anna Wilson, Maryam Hassan, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
- Fosters imagination and exploration of emotional landscapes.
- Characters demonstrate resilience and problem-solving skills.
- Supports developmental understanding of empathy and relationships.
- Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Until You Find The Sun
Anna Wilson, Maryam Hassan, 2024
Award winning
What Makes My Home, My Home
Tyler Labelle, Jordan LaBelle, Caroline Berkey, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
- Explores themes of family, community, and belonging.
- Beautiful, engaging illustrations enhance the narrative.
- Encourages appreciation for diverse living environments.
- Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

What Makes My Home, My Home
Tyler Labelle, Jordan LaBelle, Caroline Berkey, 2023
Award winning
The Tale of Mallory Mouse: From Foster Care to Adoption
Laura Khoury, Hannah Rhodes, 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, Hannah Rhodes, 2023
Award winning
Spanish is the Language of My Family
Michael Genhart, John Parra, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
- Celebrates cultural diversity through language and family ties.
- Enhances multilingual development in early childhood learning.
- Engaging narrative fosters emotional and social growth.
- Encourages family bonding over shared heritage stories.

Spanish is the Language of My Family
Michael Genhart, John Parra, 2023
Award winning
The Adoption Angel: A Heartwarming Story for Adopted Children
Sarah E. Lutz, 2023
33 pages
Why to read
- Nurtures understanding of adoption in a gentle manner.
- Encourages empathy and acceptance among young readers.
- Strengthens emotional development with relatable characters.
- Offers a comforting narrative for adopted children.

The Adoption Angel: A Heartwarming Story for Adopted Children
Sarah E. Lutz, 2023
Award winning
King of the Sky
Nicola Davies, Laura Carlin, 2017
56 pages
Why to read
- Promotes themes of friendship and belonging.
- Vivid illustrations enhance storytelling experience.
- Cultivates empathy and understanding of diversity.
- Supports language development and comprehension.

King of the Sky
Nicola Davies, Laura Carlin, 2017
Award winning
Plátanos Are Love
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, Mariyah Rahman, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
- Celebrates cultural heritage through vibrant storytelling.
- Enhances language skills and emotional understanding.
- Supports early childhood cognitive and social development.
- Engaging narrative that fosters family bonding.
