All about Adoption: How Families Are Made & How Kids Feel about It

We have a 5 year old son and are planning to adopt a child through county DHR. We looked everywhere to find a book that explains adoption to our birth child. This one did the trick. It is written to the adopted child but we were able to use it with our birth child. It is full of facts instead of just being a sweet family story. It also points out that children don't have to look like the rest of the family.

This book has helped re-focus a lot of 8-yr-old anger. It was recommended by and is being used by the therapist. What a huge difference! Now, was it the book or just time to grow up a little? Will never know. But would highly recommend the book to other families. Used with some preparation, it can see through national borders and info levels.

I am a therapist working with foster kids. I found this book to be very helpful to kids who are on the brink of being adopted. Children I've read this book with are attentive because they can identify with the information presented.

This can be a tricky issue if families and chidren are not introduced to it sensitively. This book does just that for families,children and agency staff. Domestic,foreign adoptions and the very many questions surrounding adoption are covered in a no-nonsense way in friendly language.

I have been searching for a book to read to my 2 adopted daughters (ages 8 and 5) that talks about older child adoption and all of the emotions and thoughts that can happen for kids during the process. I am so glad to have found this book! Its a great read with kids who are getting ready for adoption or have gone through adoption in an easy to understand format. There are many story books on international adoption but very, very few on adoption of older kids from foster care. Its a must have for families, teachers, and therapists.