The Story of My Open Adoption - by Leah Campbell (Paperback)

About the Book

"Join Sammy [Squirrel] as Mom and Dad Rabbit bring him to meet his first family. With its whimsical illustrations and ... rhymes, this storybook is [meant] to read aloud to children age 3 to 5. Open adoption can be complex as well as joyful. Sammy's story opens the door for kids to talk honestly about their experiences and feelings"--Back cover.

Book Synopsis

Two families, open to love--exploring and explaining adoption at birth

Leap into a warm-hearted tale about a little squirrel who was adopted at birth! Join Sammy as Mom and Dad Rabbit bring him to meet his first family. With its whimsical illustrations and appealing rhymes, this storybook is perfect to read aloud to children age 3-5.

Open adoption can be complex as well as joyful. Sammy's story opens the door for kids to talk honestly about their experiences and feelings. Parents can also find a list of books and online resources offering research and helpful perspectives around adoption.

In this loving adoption tale, you'll find:

• Dear parents--A welcome letter explains key concepts, introducing the story's scenario of adoption at birth and the meaning behind the term "first family."
• A family picture--Full-page, full-color pictures bring the Rabbit and Squirrel families to life--and there's space for your child to add a drawing of their family, too!
• Open conversation--Use Sammy's tale as a jumping-off point to connect with your child and discuss how their adoption made you a family.

Discover the story of two caring families with open hearts in The Story of My Adoption.

Review Quotes

"Finally! A book that helps small children (and adults) understand the wide range of feelings that come with adoption. A must-read for all children, adopted or not, as it's ultimately a story of love and inclusivity." --Dr. Wendy Walsh, Professor of Developmental Psychology, California State University, Channel Islands

"In reading this book to their child, adoptive parents are reminded to orient on their child's journey and their child's perspective. I'm so glad that finally there is such a book in the children's adoption literature landscape." --Lori Holden, author of The Open-Hearted Way to Open Adoption

"It's so important for children to see themselves in the books they read. Being a Child Development Specialist and an adoptive mom myself, I appreciate Leah Campbell contributing to the literature that gives my own children, and the many children adopted into their forever family, a place to look in the mirror and feel at home." --Dr. Robyn Silverman, Child & Teen Development Specialist, author & host of the How to Talk to Kids about Anything podcast, DrRobynSilverman.com