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1. Balian, Lorna (1979). A sweetheart for valentine. Nashville: Abingdon.

Abstract:
A town finds a baby girl that they decide to adopt. They name the baby Valentine. They think Valentine is a normal little girl, but she grows and grows into a giant. When she's older, no one wants to marry her until one day another giant wanders through town.

Abstract provided by Ilana Klein and Erin King, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adoption] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Giants] [Growing Up] [Holidays] [Loneliness] [Orphan] [Peer Resistance] [Self Esteem] [Valentine's Day] [Verbal Communication] [Wedding]
2. Brown, Marcia (1958). Felice. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
Felice is a small striped cat living in Venice with no home or food. A boy starts to feed the cat and adopts him. He decides to name the cat, Felice.

Abstract provided by Shanda Page, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adoption] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Pets]
3. Caines, Jeanette (1973). Abby. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
Abby is a little girl who wants to know all about her first days with her adopted family. After some coaxing, her brother, Kevin, tells her how much he loves her and how glad he is that the family gets to keep her.

Abstract provided by Victoria Dynes, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adoption] [Family] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]
4. Carroll, David (2001). The ASCPA completes guide to pet care. New York: Penguin.

Abstract:
The ASCPA Complete Guide to Pet Care is a great book that tells you everything you need to know about taking care of your pet to ensure a healthy life! It's a favorite among pet lovers everywhere. No picture; for intermediate to advanced readers.

Abstract provided by Christina Motz for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Activities] [Adoption] [Aging] [Animals] [Birds] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Exercise] [Goal Setting] [Guinea Pig] [Leadership] [Learning] [Rabbit] [Reptiles] [Responsibilities] [Verbal Communication]
5. Curtis, Jamie Lee (1996). Tell me again about the night i was born. : Joanna Cotler Books.

Abstract:
A young girl asks her mom and dad to tell her again about the night she was born and adopted by them. She knows the story well, but asks again about their feelings, their trips to pick her up, and their first night at home as a family.

Abstract provided by Sarah Nielsen, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adoption] [Airplane] [Baby] [Family] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Shyness] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]
6. Freeman, Don (1968). Corduroy. New York: The Viking Press.

Abstract:
Corduroy lives in the toy department of a big store. He is a little lonely bear whom no one wants to buy. One day a little girl comes along and thinks that he is perfect. She comes back the next day and buys him with the money that she has in her piggy bank.

Abstract provided by Athena Le, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adoption] [Adventures] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bear] [Companion] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Differences] [Disappointment] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Homeless] [Money] [Patience] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management]
7. Garden, Nancy (2004). Molly's family. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.

Abstract:
When Molly draws a picture of her family, some students in her class say that her family is weird. They tell her she can't have two mommies. After talking to her teacher and her family, she realizes all families are different and that she is lucky to have two mommies.

Melissa Benton, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Activities] [Adoption] [Art] [Confusion] [Differences] [Family] [Feelings] [Gender] [Insecurity] [Love] [Relationship] [Sadness] [School] [Support] [Understanding] [Worry]
8. Girard, Linda Walvoord (1986). Adoption is for always. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Co..

Abstract:
Upon learning that she is adopted, Celia experiences feelings of insecurity about her birth-parents. Through openly talking with her parents, Celia learns that she is loved by her birth-parents and her parents, and accepts her feelings about adoption.

Abstract provided by Heather Cobie, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Adoption] [Anger] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Loneliness] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
9. Kasza, Keiko (1993). A mother for choco (Une maman pour choco). Japan: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
A lonely bird, Choco, tries to find his mother by going to a variety of animals and comparing features to see if they match. Choco finally comes across a bear who takes Choco as her baby.

Abstract provided by Carolyn Malagon, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Adoption] [Animals] [Baby] [Bear] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Family] [Parents] [Self Esteem]
10. Katz, Karen (1997). Over the moon. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
A couple wait for a phone call that will tell them that their soon-to-be-adopted daughter is born. When they receive the call, they race to the airport to get the newborn child. The new family of mom, dad, and baby girl go to their loving home to get acquainted.

Abstract provided by Sarah Newcomb, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adoption] [Airplane] [Anticipation] [Baby] [Birth] [Dreams] [Family] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Love] [Moon] [Neighbors] [Parents] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
11. Keller, Holly (1991). Horace. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
A young leopard named Horace is adopted by a tiger family. Horace searches for other leopards but realizes in the end that his family is the tiger family.

Abstract provided by Colin Manly, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adoption] [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Family] [Leopard] [Parents] [Running Away] [Self Esteem] [Storytelling] [Tiger] [Verbal Communication]
12. Kellogg, Steven (2001). A penguin pup for pinkerton. New York: Penguin Putnam Inc..

Abstract:
At school, Emily learns about penguins and how they care for their young. When Emily tells her dog, Pinkerton, about penguins, he begins to dream of having a penguin pup of his own. He even begins to think that his football is a penguin egg and waits for it to hatch. Later, Pinkerton steals a football from a football game. Emily and her family give Pinkerton a baby penguin of his own that he can care for.

Abstract provided by Mark Walter, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adoption] [Adventures] [Animals] [Baby] [Birds] [Counting] [Dog] [Dreams] [Football] [Numbers] [Parents] [Penguin] [Sports]
13. Kirk, David (1999). Little miss spider. New York: Callaway.

Abstract:
Families are different. Miss Spider knows best -- when finding her mother, love is the truest test.

Abstract provided by Inger Birkholm, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Adoption] [Affection] [Beetle] [Birds] [Caring] [Caterpillar] [Colors] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Insects] [Ladybug] [Loneliness] [Love] [Perspective] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Spider] [Understanding]
14. Knight, Margy Burns (1994). Welcoming babies. Gardiner, ME: Tilbury House.

Abstract:
People celebrate the gift of a new baby in different ways around the world. Babies are welcomed into their families using different customs like singing, kissing, touching, blessing, naming, and other special actions.

Abstract provided by Michele Gillespie, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adoption] [Afghani] [African] [Author's Note] [Cambodian] [Correspondence] [Customs] [Family] [Food] [Glossary] [Grandparents] [Indian] [Iranian] [Jewish] [Korean] [Language] [Multicultural] [Muslim] [Native American] [Pakistani] [Parents] [Puerto Rican] [Quakers] [Siblings] [Spanish] [Spiritual] [Traditions] [Vietnamese]
15. Kroll, Virginia (1994). Beginnings: How families come to be. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
Parents tell their children how they became a family. There are birth families, adoption families, single-parent families, two parent families, and different ethnic families.

Abstract provided by Jennie Millett, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adoption] [Birth] [Differences] [Disability] [Family] [Foster Care] [Love] [Marriage] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Siblings]
16. Lewis, Rose (2000). I love you like crazy cakes. Boston: Little, Brown & Company.

Abstract:
A small child in China needs a mother. Coincidently, a young woman in America needs a baby. Happiness and love are felt by all as the two come together to begin their life as a new, happy family.

Abstract provided by Kimberly Dealy, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adoption] [Airplane] [Anticipation] [Baby] [Chinese] [Closeness] [Contentment] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Love] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Orphan] [Symbols] [Transportation] [Travel]
17. Lindgren, Barbro (1988). A worm's tale. New York: R & S Books.

Abstract:
Arthur is a lonely man who accidently steps on a worm one day. Arthur adopts the worm and they become good friends.

Abstract provided by Ann Mossey and Kelli Watson, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adoption] [Assertiveness] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Loneliness] [Self Esteem] [Worm]
18. London, Jonathan (1996). Jackrabbit. New York: Crown.

Abstract:
A family adopts a baby jackrabbit after its home is destroyed by humans. They care for it until it is ready to return to the wild. Jackie, the rabbit, adapts to her natural environment but never forgets her human caretakers.

Abstract provided by Sarah Gatzlaff, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adoption] [Animals] [Baby] [Destruction] [Environment] [Family] [Food] [Forest] [Habitat] [Nature] [Rabbit] [Tree]
19. London, Jonathan (1993). A koala for katie. Morton Grove: Albert Whitman and Co..

Abstract:
A little girl named Katie is curious about adoption and who her real mom is. Katie goes to the zoo and adoptes a stuffed Koala so sch can protect and teach someone.

Abstract provided by Kelly Roberts, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adoption] [Baby] [Family] [Love] [Parents] [Teaching] [Understanding] [Zoo]
20. McCully, Emily Arnold (1994). My special family. San Diego, CA: Browndeer Press.

Abstract:
Little Sarah, the bear, feels her family doesn't care for her anymore especially with the adoption of Blanche. Sarah decides to runaway and find her real family.

Abstract provided by Erin McCormick, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adoption] [Animals] [Bear] [Change] [Coping] [Family] [Feelings] [Loneliness] [Sadness]
21. McFarland, Lyn (2003). Widget. New York: Scholastic, Inc..

Abstract:
A stray dog names Widget tries to find a home which happens to have six cats. To stay in the house, Widgey acts like a cat until he saves his owner and his true self is revealed.

Melissa Prichard, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accidents] [Adoption] [Animals] [Cat] [Dog] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Loneliness] [Rescue] [Running] [Sadness]
22. Milgram, Mary (1978). Brothers are all the same. New York: E.P. Dutton.

Abstract:
A family has an adopted son named Joshie. Their neighbor tells them that Joshie is not really their brother because he does not look like them. His new sisters explain to him that Joshie is still their brother even though he is adopted.

Abstract provided by Jen McLeod and Lisa Wegley, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Adoption] [Appearance] [Assertiveness] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Neighbors] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]
23. Millman, Isaac (2005). Hidden child. New York: Frances Foster Books.

Abstract:
Over fifty years have passed, and Isaac finally tells his story. He is one of the few survivors of the Holocaust. Isaac experiences many tragedies during the war including losing both parents, friends, and being left to strangers, but finally, was adopted into a home. Although he changes his name, he is adopted in a home where people grow to love him.

Abstract provided by Meredith Corradino, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adoption] [Autobiography] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [France] [Friendship] [Germany] [History] [Jewish] [Loneliness] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Photograph] [Politics] [Prison] [Racism] [Relationship] [Religion] [Rescue] [Sadness] [Safety] [Self Esteem] [Separation] [Survival] [War]
24. Mora, Pat (1994). Pablo's tree. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.

Abstract:
When Pablo is adopted as a baby, his grandfather buys a tree in his honor. Each year on Pablo's birthday, his grandfather decorates the tree in a special way to surprise Pablo.

Abstract provided by Sarah Leed, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adoption] [Birthday] [Family] [Five Senses] [Grandparents] [Holidays] [Multicultural] [Music] [Plants] [Sight] [Sounds] [Spanish] [Surprises] [Toys] [Travel]
25. Nixon, Joan Lowery (1989). You bet your britches, claude. New York: Penguin Group.

Abstract:
Tom is adopted by Shirley and Claude, and he hopes that they will adopt his sister, Bessie. Bessie and Shirley make a great team of catching crooks. Bessie spots them, and Shirley stops them. Bessie makes a great deputy and new daughter.

Abstract provided by Monica Thumann, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adoption] [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Cowboys] [Decision Making] [Family] [Robbery] [Self Confidence] [Siblings]
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