Adoption Books for Small Children?

Question

What books have you READ that are helpful to a 3 to 5 year old being adopted through foster care? Please tell me if you actually read it from cover to cover. Thanks!

Answer 1

I was adopted and my adoptive parents always read me and my brother a book called "The Chosen Baby." I remember it being read to me as early as I can remember. I was adopted at age 1. It has full color illustrations and it's easy for a child to understand. That would be a great book to read to the child if you can find it, it was always a beloved book in our family.

By the way, I just found out it was by Valentina P. Wasson. Hope that helps! :)

Answer 2

We have a book called Happy Adoption Day.  I don't rember the author, but my adopted daughter likes it.

Answer 3

I would say Happy Adoption Day and even though it is not about adoption, "All Together Now" is one that has given us several opportunities to talk about adoption.

http://www.amazon.com/All-Together-Now-A...

http://www.amazon.com/Blessing-Above-Lit...

http://www.amazon.com/Rosies-Family-Adop...

http://www.amazon.com/Day-Met-Aladdin-Pi...

http://www.amazon.com/Adoption-Always-Al...

Here are a few more, I have not read any of the others (besides Happy Adoption Day and All Together Now) but hope you find one that works for you.

Answer 4

"Tell me a REAL Adoption Story" by Betty Jean Lifton (a real Adoptee)

Answer 5

A Mother for Choco by Keiko Kasza.

I have read this book many times. My son was adopted through foster care five years ago and he liked this book a lot when he was younger.