Open Adoption
Featured Books
Megan’s Birthday Tree: A Story about Open Adoption
When Megan was born, her birth mother, Kendra, planted a tree and sent Megan a photo of it each year on her birthday. After Kendra moves, Megan fears she’ll be forgotten without the tree. But Kendra reassures her of her lasting love—and even replants the tree at her new home. Tender and beautifully told, this story captures adoptees’ fears of being forgotten and the comfort of knowing they are always held in their birth parents’ hearts.
How I Wonder Where You Are
In the second book of the L.I.F.E. series (Love Inspires Families Everywhere), Carla is asked to make a family tree at school, sparking questions about her birth parents and roots. As she wrestles with ambiguous grief, her adoptive parents respond with openness and empathy, creating space for trust and curiosity. A thoughtful, compassionate story that helps children process complex adoption emotions while reminding families that love and honesty can guide the journey.
More Great Books
The Invisible String
The Invisible String is a tender picture book reminding children that love is an invisible thread connecting us to those we care about, even when apart. Perfect for easing separation anxiety, grief, or loss, it reassures kids that love is unbreakable and ever-present. Available in Spanish and supported by companion titles—including a pet-loss story and an activity workbook—this timeless favorite is both comforting and versatile, making it an essential tool for families navigating separation or change.
Our Wish for You
This beautifully illustrated picture book shares the universal hopes and dreams parents—by birth or adoption—hold for their children’s happiness. Inspired by the author’s experience adopting his son with his husband, it offers a gentle, affirming message that honors a child’s connection with their birth family while celebrating the love within adoptive families. Sweet and reassuring, it shows how those connections can multiply the love in an adopted child’s life.
Surrounded by Love: An Open Adoption Story
This modern “where did you come from” story celebrates open adoption as a love-filled journey. Written by Allison Olson—both an adoptee and an adoptive parent—it shifts the narrative from the “lucky” child to the deeply loved child. With heartfelt words and illustrations, the book honors birth parents and adoptive parents alike while building confidence and self-esteem in young adoptees. A beautiful, positive resource that highlights the unique gifts of open adoption.
The Story of My Open Adoption
The Story of My Adoption follows Sammy the squirrel, adopted at birth by Mom and Dad Rabbit, as he visits his first family. With playful rhymes and whimsical illustrations, this read-aloud for ages 3–5 gently introduces open adoption. The book includes a parent letter explaining key concepts, space for children to draw their own families, and additional resources. Both joyful and thoughtful, Sammy’s tale helps families start honest conversations about adoption and the love that connects two families.
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