The wildest dream
by Brian J. Tessier
illus. by Donna Estabrooks
Language: English
Xlibris, 2010.
26 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1453547290 ; 9781453547298
Summary: From the heart of a man whose greatest wish and wildest dream in life is to be a father comes a wonderfully touching story of adoption and of dreams coming true. Author Brian Tessier and artist Donna Estabrooks collaborate to create The Wildest Dream, a heartwarming read that brings forth inspiring messages of hope, parenting, and faith. This book is the sibling of The Greatest Wish, as Tessier has two children, so there must be two books. The Wildest Dream, while able to stand out on its own follows The Greatest Wish. Everyone has dreams and these wild dreams can come true if one truly believes. In this beautifully crafted picture book, the author a single, gay father, shares with everyone the adoption story he tells his second son. But because of the depth of this story’s message, this can very well be applied and shared with those who want to convey how special someone is to them. The central message, is to communicate just how special someone is in your life, to have hope and persevere. With vivid colors, abstract images, and vibrant paintings, the artist has adroitly captured the real essence of the story; thus, perfectly complementing the author’s words and message. The Wildest Dream was birthed from wishes, created by hope, and written in love for all who deserve to know that they are someone’s wildest dream. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book fund We Hear the Children Inc (www.wehearthechildren.org), an organization created to benefit education, the arts, diversity, tolerance and environmental children.
Available: http://bookstore.xlibris.com/Products/SKU-0084689017/The-Wildest-Dream.aspx
The greatest wish
by Brian J. Tessier
illus. by Donna Estabrooks
Language: English
Xlibris, 2010.
28 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1450085059 ; 9781450085052
Summary: From the heart of a man whose greatest wish in life is to be a father comes a wonderfully touching story of adoption and of wishes coming true. Author Brian Tessier and artist Donna Estabrooks collaborate to create The Greatest Wish, a heartwarming read that brings forth inspiring messages of hope, parenting, and faith. Everyone has wishes; and these wishes can come true if one truly believes. In this beautifully crafted picture book, the author—a single, gay father shares with everyone the adoption story he tells his son. But because of the depth of this story’s message, this can very well be applied and shared with those who want to convey how special someone is to them. The central message, despite being about adoption is to communicate just how special someone is in your life, to have hope and persevere. With vivid colors, abstract images, and vibrant paintings, the artist has adroitly captured the real essence of the story; thus, perfectly complementing the author’s words and message. The Greatest Wish was birthed from wishes, created by hope, and written in love for all who deserve to know that they are someone’s greatest wish. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to We Hear the Children Foundation, an organization created to benefit education, the arts, and diversity programs for children.
Available: http://bookstore.xlibris.com/Products/SKU-0079871017/The-Greatest-Wish.aspx
All our wishes
written and illustrated by Charles Danziger
Language: English
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2016.
Summary: Daddy and Papa tell Alouicious the exciting story of how he was born!
Available: https://www.amazon.com/All-Our-Wishes-Charles-Danziger-ebook/dp/B01GU0Y2R0/
Living the dream : with Mommy and Mama
by Clifford L. Greenberg, Esq.
illus. by Joanna Greenberg
Language: English
Trafford, 2013.
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9781490713724
Summary: Living the Dream with Mommy and Mama is the tale of an eight -year -old child named Sally who is visited by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a dream. Sally mentions how some kids in school make fun of her for having two mommies. Dr. King and Sally talk about adoption and how lucky she is to have two mommies who love and take care of her. When she tells her Mommy and Mama about Dr. King's visit, Sally knows that the love they have in their hearts is all that matters. They are living the dream of a happy family. That is the greatest dream of all.
Available: http://bookstore.trafford.com/Products/SKU-000685484/Living-The-Dream.aspx
Odd Jobs (Trevor and Friends)
by Francine Lauriano
illus. by Subrata Dutta
Language: English
Francine Lauriano, 2015.
34 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0692444076 ; 9780692444078
Summary: Trevor wants new bike but his moms suggest he earn the money. Can he figure a way to earn the money? Will Trevor be able to earn enough money to buy the bike?
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Jobs-Trevor-Friends-Francine-Lauriano/dp/0692444076/
Lost puppy
by Francine Lauriano
illus. by Subrata Dutta
Language: English
Francine Lauriano, 2016.
38 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0692631348 ; 9780692631348
Summary: Ryan finds a puppy and decides to keep him, but he has a hard time trying to convince his dads that it's a good idea.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Puppy-Francine-Lauriano/dp/0692631348/
A crow of his own
by Megan Dowd Lambert
illus. by David Costello
Language: English
Watertown, Mass. : Charlesbridge, ©2015.
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 21 x 26 cm.
ISBN: 9781580894470 ; 158089447X
Summary: Clyde the rooster is a little scrawny, so he is having a hard time trying to measure up to his predecessor on the farm--but with a little help from a friendly goose he may find a crow of his own.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Crow-His-Megan-Dowd-Lambert/dp/158089447X
Real sisters pretend
by Megan Dowd Lambert
illus. by Nicole Tadgell
Language: English
Thomaston, Maine : Tilbury House Publishers, [2016].
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
ISBN: 9780884484417 ; 0884484416
Summary: "As they play, Mia and Tayja confirm that there's one thing they don't have to pretend: They know in their hearts that they're real sisters, even though others don't always recognize this since they're adopted and don't look alike. Safe in the knowledge that adoption has made them "forever family," the sisters end their make-believe journey with a joyful homecoming to a real home with their two moms."--Jacket flap.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Real-Sisters-Pretend-Megan-Lambert/dp/0884484416/
Milo's adventures: a story about love
by Frankie Nelson, BJ Barone, and Debbie Donsky
illus. by Debbie Donsky
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2016.
34 p. : col. illus. : cm.
ISBN: 153284042X ; 9781532840425
Summary: Told from Milo's perspective, Milo's Adventures is a story of surrogacy, love and becoming a family. The hoping, waiting, excitement, and love are universal experiences of a loving family but Milo's story is unique as he has two daddies, a surrogate and a whole world who celebrates his birth on World Pride Weekend. We hope that this story helps everyone understand that Family is About Love!
Available: http://familyisaboutlove.com/
Family Stew: Two moms use a sperm donor to build their family!
by Linda Stamm, Psy.D.
illus. by Fatima Stamato
Language: English
Family Stew, 2016.
26 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0692712305 ; 9780692712306
Summary: Olivia's moms tell her the charming story of how they became a family through sperm donation. This vividly illustrated and humorous children's book is a wonderful way for children conceived via donor sperm to learn about their origin.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Family-Stew-sperm-donor-family/dp/0692712305/
