Adoption and fostering Books

The Worth Of A Baby, And How Apple-Tree Court Was Won is a novel written by Hesba Stretton and published in 1876. The story revolves around the lives of the residents of Apple-Tree Court, a poor and rundown area in London. The main character, a young...

The fate of Europe hangs in the balance-and may be determined by a single young woman in possession of a ripped piece of paper...London, November 3rd, 1881. A young woman slips through the curtains of fog down Pendy Corner, to the 26th house in the row...

Ratóncito debe emparcar sus cosas. Se mudará a una nueva casa, pero su mamá no estará allí para arroparlo por la noche. Es difícil para Ratón tener todo tan diferente de repente, ¡incluso la comida es diferente! ¿Quién desayuna verdura u olvida poner...

You and Pippa can read the handwritten journal, given to you by your grandfather, but when your Aunt Vivian looks at it, she sees only blank pages. It's another mystery for your cousin Pippa to solve!As always, YOU decide where to go in your small...

Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Pickleball. Book 1 in the Ollie the Otter series. How Pickleball saved Ollie the Otter, captures the youthful heart with its themes of adventure, fairness, inclusion, and love. Both deep and though provoking, while filled with...

Tuviste alguna mascota cuando eras niño? ¿Recuerdas el entusiasmo de tus padres cuando llevaron a casa un compañero peludo, un pájaro que cantaba o un bicho que se arrastraba? "¡Una mascota sólo para mí!" es más que un excelente primer libro infantil...

Cam's Incredible Dream: A Gentle Hero BotCam had a dream to create a gentle hero bot to save kids in trouble! What's the most amazing dream you've ever had? Even if it seems almost impossible, don't you think an idea that comes from your heart and soul...

Excited about her first day at her new school, Posie quickly realizes she's not like the other students. Posie continues to go through the growing pains of trying to make friends and fit in until one day she has the opportunity to celebrate her...

Everyone in Spruce Point, Maine, referred to the orphan, either with affection or exasperation, as "that Jud." But they all realized how much like them he really was. He was always getting into trouble playing hooky from school (who could stand...

Wee Lucy's Secret is a novel written by Sophie May and published in 1899. The story follows the life of a young girl named Lucy who lives with her grandmother in a small New England town. Lucy is a shy and introverted child who struggles to make friends...

The Young Master of Hyson Hall is a novel written by Frank Richard Stockton in 1900. The story revolves around a young boy named Jack who is the heir to the Hyson Hall estate. Jack is a mischievous and adventurous boy who loves to explore the estate and...

The Young Crossing Sweepers Or Wee Stan And Little Llew: A Tale Of Orphan Life (1881) is a novel written by Mrs. William Olding. The story follows the lives of two young boys, Stan and Llew, who are orphaned and forced to make a living as crossing...

The Lost Little Lady is a novel written by Emilie Benson Knipe and published in 1917. The story is set in New York City during the early 1900s and follows the life of a young girl named Patricia Lane. Patricia is the daughter of a wealthy businessman and...

The One Wee Lassie is a novel written by Jessie Margaret Saxby and published in 1875. The story follows the life of a young girl named Maggie, who is referred to as the ""one wee lassie"" by her family and friends. Maggie is an orphan who lives with her...

The Boy Wanderer: Or No Relations is a novel written by Hector Henri Malot in 1887. The story revolves around a young boy named Remi who is abandoned by his parents at a very young age. He is taken in by a kind woman named Vitalis, who travels with a...

A heartfelt story that takes you on a journey of how one family came to be with the help of doctors and a special gift. Through magical storytelling and captivating illustrations, it conveys a powerful message that the love families share can transcend...

Being adopted is awesome! But sometimes being adopted makes things complicated, especially when it comes to understanding genetics. For those who don't know their genetic background, genetic testing can be a daunting task, as is the case for...

This Book is the Spanish Edition of 'Operation Nana: A Plan Full Of Love'What happens when someone is so special that they feel like family - even when they aren't blood-related?Juju has a very special mission. She's determined to make Miss Rose her nana...

The hunt for Professor Winchester's treacherous informant begins, drawing Victoria into the heart of London's deadly underground...With Sherlock out of the city on a case, it is up to Dr. John Watson, and his new patient, to help Victoria with the...

When a couple falls in love with an orphaned kitten at the veterinary clinic, they adopt her, name her Sweetheart, and take her home to become part of the family. A dangerous and poisonous snake lhat likes to frighten and bully other animals lives at a...

This is a tale about Dallas, the cutest black-and-white puppy ever, who lives in an animal shelter (called the puppy pound) with many of her dog friends. Dallas is hoping that a loving family will adopt her. She becomes very frightened when she is stolen...

Madge Allerton: A Story is a novel written by Annie Cazenove and published in 1882. The book follows the life of Madge Allerton, a young woman who grows up in a wealthy family in England. Madge is a kind and compassionate person who is loved by everyone...

Maudie and Bertie is a novel written by Gregson Gow and published in 1885. The story revolves around two orphaned siblings, Maudie and Bertie, who are forced to leave their home and live with their cruel and abusive aunt. Despite the hardships they face,...

""Little Will"" is a novel by Helen Shipton, first published in 1882. The story follows the life of a young boy named Will, who grows up in a small village in England. Will is an orphan, and his only family is his grandmother, who struggles to provide...

Little Sunnyheart is a novel written by Annie E. Courtenay and first published in 1884. The story revolves around a young girl named Sunnyheart, who is orphaned at a young age and sent to live with her aunt and uncle in a small English village. Despite...

Isaiah's family is a foster family and today they will begin to a care for a new little girl named Grace. Isaiah takes us through his first day with Grace. In the United States there are over 400,000 children in foster care. This story gives an example...

This story is about a young boy that has no home. As he wonders through town trying to find his way. He asked around for food and help finding a new family. He meets a tiny little mouse that knows just how to help him.

This is a real story about a sweet and quirky dog who was found at a shelter and adopted by a loving family. It was love at first sight! Day after day Skye would reveal her fun and charming habits that make her so loveable.

A collection of 3 short adventure stories featuring real life loveable rescue dogs Rocco and Flo and their pawsome pals who will engage and entertain young readers with their antics in the medieval town of Chipping Dogbury. Packed with original,...

The Charlie Tractor books are family-oriented, beautifully illustrated stories created for beginner readers and all children two to ten years old. The adventures of Charlie Tractor are happy, simple, heart-warming stories designed to hold the child's...

"In Foster Hollow, there is always room at the table."Most days, Juniper is good at ignoring the burning questions and conflicting emotions she has about being left in her foster mother's care. Today, though, she struggles to keep these agonizing...

Fostercare feelings is a body map book for children. This book describes what feelings are felt while in care and brings awareness to how the emotions connect to behaviors. The book also explains where the child feels the feelings in the body. We often...

The Hedge of Thorns is a Christian allegory written by Mary Martha Sherwood in 1821. The story follows a young boy named Harry who disobeys his parents and ventures into a forbidden garden. While there, he becomes entangled in a hedge of thorns and is...

Moffles are tiny, fluffy creatures, who carry the colours of their emotions in their fur, for all the world to read like a storybook. Tippy Moffle is very young but already she has become so scared and hurt that she has learned to hide away all her...

2019 Reprint of 1924 First Edition.   Illustrated with Original Color Drawings.  Reprint of the text and color illustrations of the First Edition of 1924.  The text of this edition is different than later “sanitized”...

The Havalots' Messy Life The Adventures of The Havalots, Book 2 What happens when a highly organized couple meet the neighboring children? Their eyes are opened to a wide world of reckless energy and they are forced to come to a conclusion that it.....

Room for Grace by Sharon CassanoLochman is a vivid portrayal of a girl facing personal and emotional trials as she makes room in her heart and life for someone in need.  Sharon CassanoLochman is the award-winning, #1 best-selling author of...

“At CASA, our role is to provide a voice for kids in the foster care system. A book like this is a great tool for our volunteers and for all adults in a foster kid’s life—we highly recommend it!”—Ann McAlpin,Executive...

""Joan of Juniper Inn"" is a novel written by Caroline Emilia Jacobs and published in 1907. The story follows the life of Joan, a young girl who lives with her mother in a small village in England. Joan's mother runs the Juniper Inn, a cozy and welcoming...

My book was inspired by my two grandsons. The book is written in six chapters: Home Safety, Strangers, Street Safety, Car Safety, Playground Safety and Swimming Pool Safety. It is easy to read, multi-cultural, multi-generational, colorful and includes...

Understanding Neglect was written for children who have experienced neglect by a grown-up they love, in order to help them navigate the emotions that may come as a result. The soothing and engaging illustrations help children to relate to characters in a...

<p><b>Cuckoos Lay Eggs in Warbler Nests and fly away. Should Mama Warbler raise the cuckoo baby as her own?</b></p><p>Inspired by The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Anderson. This story shows mutual benefit to both warblers...

Can you solve the mystery before Pippa does?Kiran's corgi puppy has gone missing in the woods and Kiran is beside himself with worry. There was a nasty rainstorm last night and the poor little thing is out there alone. This is a case you and Pippa know...

Someone has left a fork in the garden. You find it one morning, sticking out of a rotting piece of wood. It's a nice fork, and an odd thing to lose in the forest.Your cousin Pippa is intrigued and decides that this is the next case she must solve...