Difficult Topics for Kids: Foster Care and Adoption

Sometimes we have to learn about difficult things like foster care and adoption. This list of books can help us start the conversation.

Updated October 28, 2025
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Eyes that weave the world's wonders
Ho, Joanna
Paper Book
"Ho now creates a beautiful book about family: what makes individuals and what connects us to one another. This book is a perfect addition to any children's shelf, whether aimed at families, adoption, multicultural stories, or topics of love and ­acceptance." --School Library...
Murphy's three homes : a story for children in foster care
Gilman, Jan Levinson.
Paper Book
Murphy, a Tibetan Terrier puppy, is told he is a 'good luck dog' - he is cheerful, happy, and loves to play and wag his tail. However, after going through two different homes and an animal shelter, Murphy starts to feel like a 'bad luck dog' who nobody wants. ""Murphy's Three Homes"" follows this...
You are loved : a book about families
O'Hair, Margaret
Paper Book
From Down syndrome advocate and viral sensation Sofia Sanchez comes this beautiful and inclusive picture book about all the different ways to make a family. Families come in many different shapes and forms -- but they all teach you how to be strong and show you how loved you are. ...
The family tree
Dixon, Sean
Paper Book
A family tree assignment leads an adopted girl to discover the different ways to be a family. When her teacher gives her class a simple family tree assignment, Ada is stumped. How can she make her family fit into this simple template? Ada is adopted. She can see...

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