April 2, 2021 is National Children’s Book Day, and to celebrate, we’ve accumulated a list of 10 children’s books about adoption, family and diversity.
All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold is a heart warming story that follows a group of children through a day in their school, where everyone is welcomed with open arms. A school where students from all backgrounds learn from and celebrate each other's traditions. A school that shows the world as we will make it to be. This is an excellent read for both children and adults alike.
We're Different, We're The Same And We're All Wonderful by Bobbi Kates is a great story for Sesame Street loving kiddos. This book offers an easy, enjoyable way to learn about differences & what truly matters. This book teaches us that in our lives, everyone is the same on the inside, and it's our differences that make this wonderful world.
What Is A Family? by Cassandra Hames is a colorful book filled with stories of different animals, surrounding the themes of love, adventure, laughter, comfort, and bravery. It helps young ones understand that our families all look different. Some are big, small, even friends can be family, anywhere there's love, there's family. Family will cheer you on when you need it and be there when life is tough.
My Two Homes - My Family by Claudia Harrington follows Skye when a classmate learns she has 3 parents, a mom, dad, and step dad - who all love her so well! This story is great for all kids to better understand that there are many different types of families, and it's great that some kids have a lot of parents that love them!
Tell Me Again About the Night I was Born by Jamie Lee Curtis helps us celebrate the love and joy an adopted child brings to a family. In this picture book perfect for all parents and children, a little girl takes us on a journey to the night she was born. This heartwarming story focuses on the significance and importance of a loving family. Along with highlighting adoption, this book also helps bring excitement for a new baby arrival.
We Belong Together: A Book About Adoption and Families by Todd Parr explores the way that people can become family in a lighthearted, kid-friendly way. With an understanding of how unique each adoption is, Farr's colorful book explores how sharing your heart with others makes a family.
I Wished for You: an Adoption Story for Kids by Marianne Richmond is a beautiful story for adoptive families. It follows a conversation between a little bear and his mom as they talk about how God chose to be a family. The little bear asks his mom lots of questions that many adoptive children have. This endearing book is a great read and affirms that love is truly what makes a family.
I Love You Like Crazy Cakes by Rose Lewis is a story about a woman who travels to China to adopt a baby girl. This heartfelt book about a mom finding her baby, and proclaiming her love for her in a multitude of ways. Readers get to join the mother in her adoption journey, and see the positive light both the mom and baby are in each other's lives. It's a great book to help kids understand adoption.
The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson is a #1 New York Times Best Selling children's book about school-aged children encountering and overcoming feelings of difference from their peers. The story is centered around Angelina, as she shares stories about her summer to her class. This book is a must-have as it demonstrates the power of one's voice and the friendships that emerge when you are yourself.
Whoever You Are by Mem Fox is a book that celebrates diverse childhoods as well as the things that make us similar. Although we may not all speak the same language and our lives may be quite different, on the inside, we are all alike. This book is a great way to help children celebrate the things that make us different and the same!