My Daddies, the Princess and the Fairy: Simple words and pictures to explain surrogacy to children

 

My Daddies, the Princess and the Fairy: Simple words and pictures to explain surrogacy to children 

by Yoann Ortega 

illus. by Christelle Ponche 

Language: English 

2021. 

Summary: My Daddies, the Princess, and the Fairy lead children from 3 to 5 years old to understand surrogacy through simple words and illustrations boosting their imagination. The story is told by a young girl born through surrogacy. She explains to her Panda how she was born and how her dads founded her family… all with a lot of love and imagination. Through this story, the notions of homoparentality, family, surrogate, or donor are discussed… A stepping stone to stimulate discussions between parents and children. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/Daddies-Princess-Fairy-surrogacy-children-ebook/dp/B08W5CMRQX/

אַבָּא וְאַבָּא יָצְאוּ לַדֶּרֶךְ

אַבָּא וְאַבָּא יָצְאוּ לַדֶּרֶךְ 
by Dvir Dahan 
illus. by Roi Rahamim 
Language: Hebrew 
[Israel]: 2019. 
p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 
Summary: 
Available: https://headstart.co.il/project/54805#utm_source=instagram_page_01_12&utm_medium=instagram&utm_campaign=HS_Dvir_Dahan_54805

Simon and Steven's Special Surprise

Simon and Steven's Special Surprise 
by Sarah Morrish and Kathryn Morrish 
Language: English 
Independently published, 2019. 
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1693566559 ; 9781693566554 
Summary: Written by a mother-daughter duo, Simon and Steven's Special Surprise is based on the real-life tale of two male penguins who wanted to have a baby for themselves. Featuring beautiful watercolour illustrations, this book is a simple and accessible way of teaching children all about sharing, community, and equality. Join Simon and Steven as they search for an egg of their own! 
Available: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simon-Stevens-Special-Surprise-Morrish/dp/1693566559/

Happy Together, a two-dad egg donation and surrogacy story

Happy Together, a two-dad egg donation and surrogacy story 
by Julie Marie 
illus. by Ashley Lucas 
Language: English 
Happy Together Children's Books, 2020.
28 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1733357262 ; 9781733357265 
Summary: Happy Together, a two-dad egg donation and surrogacy story, is a heartwarming book to help share the family building story with a young child. A story told through clear language and cheerful watercolor illustrations, readers will join Dada and Daddy bear on the journey to fulfill their greatest wish of becoming parents! 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Together-two-dad-donation-surrogacy/dp/1733357262/

You Were Made For Me: Mom*Mom*Donor Egg*Sperm*Embryo

You Were Made For Me: Mom*Mom*Donor Egg*Sperm*Embryo 
by Sheri Sturniolo 
illus. by Hannah Pak and Shay Larby 
Language: English 
Made for Me, 2020 
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1732032297 ; 9781732032293 
Summary: Growing a family isn't always easy and sometimes mommies need a little help. See how the generosity and love of others can grow into the most wonderful gift. You Were Made For Me is a look into the unique ways that some families are made and the journey of love that brings them together. Using symbolism and sweet rhyming lyrics, You Were Made For Me introduces the complicated topic of being born with the help of donors to a young child. By giving children the "pieces of the puzzle," this book sparks their imagination and stimulates them to ask questions. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1732032297/

Our Story: How We Became a Family

Our Story: How We Became a Family 
by Nina Barnsley; Stephanie Clarkson
illus. by Gabi Froden 
Language: English 
[England]: Donor Conception Network, 2018. 
32 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm. 
ISBN: 1910222739 ; 9781910222737 
Summary: Our Story - A book for donor-conceived children under seven years old explaining their origins. This is one of a series of books and this book is for two dad families who have used egg donation and surrogacy. This book is relevant for those who have used known, identifiable and anonymous donors. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Story-017gcedsg1-Became-Family/dp/1910222739/

Our Story: How We Became a Family

Our Story: How We Became a Family 
by Nina Barnsley; Stephanie Clarkson 
illus. by Gabi Froden 
Language: English 
[England]: Donor Conception Network, 2018. 
32 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm. 
ISBN: 1910222747 ; 9781910222744 
Summary: Our Story - A book for donor-conceived children under seven years old explaining their origins. This is one of a series of books and this book is for two dad families who have used egg donation and surrogacy. This book is relevant for those who have used known, identifiable and anonymous donors. This book is the twin version. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Story-018gcedsg2-Became-Family/dp/1910222747/

Our Story: How We Became a Family

Our Story: How We Became a Family 
by Donor Conception Network 
illus. by Gabi Froden 
Language: English 
Donor Conception Network, 2018.
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1910222739 ; 9781910222737 
Summary: Our Story - A book for donor-conceived children under seven years old explaining their origins. This is one of a series of books and this book is for two dad families who have used egg donation and surrogacy. This book is relevant for those who have used known, identifiable and anonymous donors. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Story-017gcedsg1-Became-Family/dp/1910222739/

Our Story: How We Became a Family

Our Story: How We Became a Family 
by Nina Barnsley and Stephanie Clarkson 
illus. by Gabi Froden 
Language: English 
Donor Conception Network, 2018.
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1910222747; 9781910222744 
Summary: Our Story - A book for donor-conceived children under seven years old explaining their origins. This is one of a series of books and this book is for two dad families who have used egg donation and surrogacy. This book is relevant for those who have used known, identifiable and anonymous donors. This book is the twin version. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Story-018gcedsg2-Became-Family/dp/1910222747/

Our Story: How We Became a Family

Our Story: How We Became a Family 
by Donor Conception Network 
illus. by Gabi Froden 
Language: English 
Donor Conception Network, 2018. 
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 191022295X; 9781910222959 
Summary: Our Story - A book for donor-conceived children under seven years old explaining their origins. This is one of a series of books and this book is for two mum families who have used double (egg & sperm) donation. This book is relevant for those who have used known, identifiable and anonymous donors. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Story-039lcdd1-Became-Family/dp/191022295X/

Our Story: How We Became a Family

Our Story: How We Became a Family 
by Donor Conception Network 
illus. by Gabi Froden 
Language: English 
Donor Conception Network, 2018.
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1910222968; 9781910222966 
Summary: Our Story - A book for donor-conceived children under seven years old explaining their origins. This is one of a series of books and this book is for two mum families who have used double (egg & sperm) donation. This book is relevant for those who have used known, identifiable and anonymous donors. This book is the twin version. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Story-040lcdd2-Became-Family/dp/1910222968/

Of How I Came to Be

Of How I Came to Be 
by Rebel Tots 
Language: English 
Blurb, 2019. 
22 p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm. 
ISBN: 9780464655718
Summary: A beautifully simple rhyming story for babies and toddlers. Let's discover how egg donation and surrogacy played an important part of their journey into your hearts. This version is for 2 dad families. Other versions are available for gestational surrogacy and for heterosexual couples that used an egg donor and a surrogate.
Available: https://www.blurb.com/b/9598522-of-how-i-came-to-be-egg-donation-and-surrogacy

You Began as a Wish

You Began as a Wish 
by Kim Bergman 
illus. by Irit Pollak 
Language: English 
Independently published, 2019. 
35 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1696959632 ; 9781696959636 
Summary: Children conceived using third-party assisted reproduction often have questions and want to know where they came from. As parents we sometimes forget that telling our kids the truth right from the start is always best! This wonderful children's book written by Dr. Kim Bergman, author of Your Future Family: The Essential Guide to Assisted Reproduction, and beautifully illustrated by Irit Pollack, answers those questions in simple, easy to understand language. Use this book to help your children understand all the parts that came together to make them who they are, beginning with a wish! 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/You-Began-Wish-Kim-Bergman/dp/1696959632

Barn i regnbågsfamiljer

Barn i regnbågsfamiljer 
by Karolina Schubert; Johanna Hermann Lundberg; Anneli Nygårds 
Language: Swedish 
Rönninge : Spegel, 2011. 
41 s. : illustrations ; 23 cm. 
ISBN: 9789197961806 ; 9197961809 
Summary: Den här boken är tänkt att användas som sagobok, läromedel och faktabok. Alla barn har rätt att få sin värld speglad. I den här boken speglar vi barn som lever i regnbågsfamiljer. De här barnen speglas inte i den traditionella bokhyllan där kärnfamiljen är ett dominant inslag. Alla, barn som vuxna, kommer att lära sig något. I boken finns fakta för stora och fakta för små. Detta i kombination med en liten berättelse från olika familjekonstellationer. Vi frågar också: "vad är en familj?", "vad är en förälder?" och "hur ser din familj ut?". Vårt projekt syftar till att synliggöra regnbågsfamiljer och lyfta upp ämnet till en levande diskussion bland barn och vuxna. Regnbågsfamiljerna är som vilken familj som helst, även om de består av andra föräldrakonstellationer. I Sverige är biologi väldigt viktigt, men biologi är inte allt. Biologi är inte lika med familj. 
Available: https://www.bokus.com/bok/9789197961806/barn-i-regnbagsfamiljer/

You Were Made For Me: Dad*Dad

You Were Made For Me: Dad*Dad 
by Sheri Sturniolo 
illus. by Hannah Pak and Shay Larby 
Language: English 
Made for Me, 2019. 
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1732032246 ; 9781732032248 
Summary: Growing a family isn't always easy and sometimes we need a little help. Follow a two dad family as they search for all the "pieces" they need to make their baby and see how the generosity and love of others grow into the most wonderful gift. You Were Made for Me is a look into the unique and wonderful ways that some families are made and the journey of love that brings them together. Using symbolism and sweet, rhyming lyrics, You Were Made For Me introduces the topic of being born with the help of donors and a surrogate/gestational carrier to a young child. By giving children the “pieces of the puzzle,” this book sparks their imagination and stimulates them to ask questions. In this two dad version of the You Were Made For Me series, the idea of an egg donor and gestational carrier is introduced in a visually intriguing illustration. Sure to capture your child's imagination and help start the conversation early. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1732032246/

The Umbilical Family: Start a Loving Conversation about Adoption, Egg Donation, Step-parenting, Same-Sex Families

The Umbilical Family: Start a Loving Conversation about Adoption, Egg Donation, Step-parenting, Same-Sex Families 
by Cate Sawyer 
 illus. by Adriana Avellis
Language: English 
Hawkeye Publishing, 2018. 
28 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 0987190970; 9780987190970 
Summary: Start a loving conversation about adoption, egg & embryo donation, step-parents, same-sex couples, fostering, single parents, traditional couples, and grandparents. Together with your child explore the wonderful diversity and origin of family and love. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0987190970/

Family stew for dads: building a family with an egg donor & surrogate

Family stew for dads: building a family with an egg donor & surrogate 
by Linda J. Stamm 
illus. by Fátima Stamato 
Language: English 
Niskayuna, New York: Graphite Press, [2019]. 
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 9781938313264; 1938313267 
Summary: Daddy, a chef, and Poppa, a farmer, tell second-grader Olivia the story of how she came into being through egg donation and surrogacy. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1938313267/

George & Will have a baby : the gift of family

George & Will have a baby : the gift of family 
by Iréné Celcer 
illus. by Horacio Gatto 
Language: English 
Niskayuna, New York: Graphite Press, [2019]. 
pages cm. 
ISBN: 9781938313240; 1938313240 
Summary: George and Will read to their son, Matthew, the story of how they decided to become fathers, found a doctor, an egg donor, and a surrogate to help them, and gave life to their beloved baby boy. Includes note for parents and professionals.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/George-Will-Have-Baby-Family/dp/1938313240/

¡Mi familia es de otro mundo! : una nueva mirada sobre los modeles familiares

¡Mi familia es de otro mundo! : una nueva mirada sobre los modeles familiares 
by Cecilia Blanco 
illus. by Daniel Löwy 
Language: Spanish 
Argentina : Uranito, 2017. 
77 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm. 
ISBN: 9788416773367; 841677336X 
Summary: "Es en la relación con nuestros hermanos donde desarrollamos nuestras técnicas de competencia, socialización y posicionamiento frente a los otros. Es en este vínculo que las podemos mejorar y mantenerlas siempre a mano, listas para ser activadas y utilizadas en el mundo exterior. Nadie nace sabiendo vincularse con el otro, se aprende en el hogar a través del ejemplo que los adultos brindan a los pequeños. Y la interacción que se establece con los hermanos está estrechamente vinculada a la relación que mantienen éstos con sus padres. Por esto es necesario establecer vínculos sanos donde se privilegie la expresión de los afectos y la cooperación entre hermanos. Este libro está destinado a todos los padres que se encuentran en el proceso de crianza de sus hijos, para que puedan afrontar las dificultades de cada vínculo familiar, pero también, está orientado a las personas adultas, para que puedan entender cómo las relaciones con sus hermanos influyeron en sus vidas."--Casadellibro. A "normal family"" used to consist of a mother, a father, and their children. These days, every family is different: grandparents raising grandchildren, adoption, fertilization methods, two men or two women having children. This book tells the stories of different children dealing with their problems. 
Available: https://www.amazon.es/familia-otro-mundo-Estoy-creciendo/dp/841677336X/

The Flexible Facts of Life: Information and Stories for Kids, Celebrating Diverse and Creative Families

The Flexible Facts of Life: Information and Stories for Kids, Celebrating Diverse and Creative Families 
written and illus. by Serena R. Torrey 
Language: English 
CreateSpace, 2017. 
38 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1979869480 ; 9781979869485 
Summary: It can be hard to know how best to talk with young kids about topics like sperm donors, adoption, or why some kids have 2 dads, some have 1, and some have none! Many of us believe that it's better to be open about this stuff right from the beginning, rather than having the child "find out" as a teen or adult. How to begin? Try this book! In a simple, straightforward manner, The Flexible Facts of Life combines information with stories to create a terrific resource for young kids, and is appropriate for kids aged 2-8. This book offers some unique features... 1. Focus on storytelling On a hand-painted rainbow of pages, readers are introduced to children with diverse family structures through simple stories about daily life. Young readers can easily relate to topics like sand castles, halloween costumes, and making breakfast! 2. Visual representations Gives kids an illustrated, age-appropriate understanding of concepts like sperm/egg donation, surrogacy, adoption, divorce, fostering, etc. 3. Gender-neutral discussion of biology For example, "Some bodies make teeny tiny sperm, and some bodies make teeny tiny eggs..." Early childhood is the perfect time to help kids to understand and celebrate their own origins. It's also a great time to teach kids to be respectful of other families with diverse structures. Enjoy reading The Flexible Facts of Life with the children in your life! 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Facts-Life-Information-Celebrating/dp/1979869480