Barfburger Baby, I Was Here First

Paula Danziger

When Aaron finished this book, the smile on his face made him look like he'd gotten away with... read full review

Brothers and Sisters in Adoption

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Arleta James, a clinical therapist at the renowned Attachment and Bonding Center of Ohio, has... read full review

In Their Siblings' Voices

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There is little published in adoption literature about the experience of non-adopted white siblings in... read full review

Julius, the Baby of the World

Kevin Henkes

Seven-year-olds appreciate twisted humor, so my son, Cameron, loved this one. Written by Kevin Henkes (the author of... read full review

Just Add One Chinese Sister: An Adoption Story

Patricia McMahon and Conor Clarke McCarthy

"Finally," I tell my daughter, Natalie, "the mamas brought you into the big room where Daddy and I... read full review

My Mei Mei

Ed Young

Ed Young's new book, My Mei Mei, is a gift: It tells his own family's story, wrapped in... read full review

Oh, Brother ...Oh, Sister! A Sister's Guide to Getting Along

Brooks Whitney

Sorting through feelings is great, but kids also need skills for dealing with the day-to-day trials of brothers... read full review

Parenting an Only Child: The Joys and Challenges Of Raising Your One and Only

Susan Newman, Ph.D.

Susan Newman’s book explicitly includes adoption (and adoptive single parenting) among the family types that might have one... read full review

Seeds of Love

Mary Ebejer Petertyl

Before traveling to Belarus to adopt our daughter, Lexi, we read this book over and over again to... read full review

Siblings Without Rivalry: How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Too

Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish

Siblings Without Rivalry is the classic on the subject of raising multiple kids, and for good reason: It... read full review

The Pecking Order

Dalton Conley

How many children should you have and how should they be spaced? And how much does nature have... read full review

What the No-Good Baby Is Good For

Elise Broach

In this story, a new brother decides, "after weeks and weeks, and months and months, and more than... read full review