2 Bee Dads

 

2 Bee Dads 

by Kevin D. Knezevic-Maragh 

illus. by Dirk Gunning 

Language: English 

Independently published, 2021. 

24 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 9798685634825 

Summary: This is a book to help Gay Dads explain the surrogacy process to their children. The book provides a colorful and simple explanation of how a gay couple can create a family regardless of sexuality to welcome a child into a loving home.

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08SJ1H7MN/

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/

Our dream came true

 

Our dream came true 

by Holly Jade Gill 

Language: English 

Independently published, 2020. 

28 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 9798551688952 

Summary: This is an LGBT surrogacy story between a married couple and their best friend. This picture book goes through all the stages of this important family decision. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08NWRGGMM/

Nurturing a Seed: A Story of Surrogacy

Nurturing a Seed: A Story of Surrogacy 
by Mardi Palan 
illus. by Amy Suha Kuttab 
Language: English 
CreateSpace, 2020. 
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1719582661; 9781719582667 
Summary: Join two children as they discover how a surrogacy is similar to nurturing a seed. This is a story of completing a surrogacy for a family that did not have all the necessary materials to grow their special plant. With the support of the community, it is made possible. This metaphor is also great for preparing future surrogates on their journey. Authored by Mardi Palan who surrogated twins for an Israeli couple, this true story can be found on Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) and National Public Radio (NPR). This book is also translated into Hebrew, which is read from the back cover to the middle. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1719582661

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

Eli's Baby Story

Eli's Baby Story 
by Sonja Martin and Laura McMaster 
Language: English 
Tellwell Talent, 2020. 
26 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 0228829976 ; 9780228829973 
Summary: We are two families that worked together to expand one family. We, the authors, wanted the focus of this book to be about family growth, not just about surrogacy. We are individuals outside the LGBTQ2S+ community, and this book is from our perspective and a daughter's perspective. We wanted to ensure we were not speaking for other people. Our intention is that other families may enjoy and relate to this experience, or find commonalities with their own experience. Some families may find this to be a completely different experience from their own. Eli's baby story shows real people, blended families, natural parenting styles and above all, love. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0228829976

A Quokka Life: Love Makes a Family

A Quokka Life: Love Makes a Family 
by Jason & Kunal Aronne 
Language: English 
J & K Productions, 2020. 
Kickstarter Campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aquokkalife/a-quokka-life-love-makes-family

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/

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/

Daddy and Daddy want a family

Daddy and Daddy want a family 
by Sandra Bateman; National Fertility Society 
illus. by Toni Siân Williams
Language: English 
[Great Britain] : National Fertility Society, 2018. 
8 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 22 cm. 
ISBN: 
Summary: The Daddy and Daddy Want a Family book is for 3 to 4 year old’s to help explain to them how they have been born using Surrogacy. The book explains in very simple terms giving you a platform to make the discussion normal for them and allowing you to expand the conversation with them and explain further. 
Available: https://www.nationalfertilitysociety.co.uk/product/daddy-and-daddy-want-a-family

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/

How Mama and Daddy Made a Baby: Trans Mum - IVF with a Surrogate

How Mama and Daddy Made a Baby: Trans Mum - IVF with a Surrogate 
written and illustrated by Emma Wallis 
Language: English 
Independently published, 2018. 
36 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1719912726; 9781719912723 
Summary: This is the story of how Mama and Daddy made a baby. It is aimed at lower primary school-age children. In this book, we introduce the idea of reproduction and how a man and a woman might have a baby together. In this edition of the book, we look at how Mama and Daddy go to a fertility clinic to make a baby using IVF. Mama is transgender so they need to use donor eggs and a Surrogate. This is a factual book which uses the correct language for body parts. It also mentions the idea of the difference between reproduction and sex for pleasure. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1719912726/

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/

When I was in Auntie Annie's Tummy

When I was in Auntie Annie's Tummy 
by RainbowCollection; LadyBee; MyQueerNotes 
Language: English 
Independently published, 2019. 
50 p. : col. ill. cm. 
ISBN: 1794284354; 9781794284357 
Summary: Charlie has two daddies: Bob and Josh. But when he was a baby, he was carried by her auntie, Josh's sister Annie. Using simple language, this book explains the love and generosity that Annie displayed by giving birth to Charlie in order to give his brother and his couple a baby. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1794284354/