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Books for Adoption & Foster Care for Ages 4–7 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Adoption & Foster Care for Ages 4–7

Picture-book-age children adopted or in foster care often have questions they don't know how to ask. Where did I come from? Why don't I live with my first family? These 298 books create space for those questions with warmth and honesty, meeting children exactly where they are.

298 books

Cover of Riding the Tiger

Riding the Tiger

Davey worries a new baby brother from Korea might change everything, but he soon learns that a parent’s heart has plenty

Cover of My Mei Mei

For the child adjusting to a new sibling and learning that a growing family means more love, not less attention.

Cover of Chloe and the Fireflies

Chloe and the Fireflies

For the child adjusting to a new home who needs the comfort of nature and a quiet moment of wonder to feel at peace.

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Claude #2

Beats Me, Claude

Joan Lowery Nixon

Shirley's attempts to bake the perfect apple pie keep going awry until a young orphan arrives with a recipe that might c

Ages 4–8

Cover of Train to Somewhere

Train to Somewhere

Marianne boards the Orphan Train in the late 1800s, traveling westward across the country in search of a place to call h

Cover of We Wanted You

For parents seeking to show an adopted child how deeply they were wished for and how much love awaited them before they

Cover of Mysterious Traveler

Mysterious Traveler

Mal Peet, Elspeth Graham

For children processing what it means to belong, this evocative tale explores how love and family are built through choi

Cover of Little Obie and the Kidnap

Little Obie and the Kidnap

When a mysterious neighbor adopts two orphans, Little Obie and his family must spring into action to stage a daring resc

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Zombie in Love #2

Zombie in Love 2 + 1

Kelly DiPucchio

For parents feeling overwhelmed by the 'rules' of child-rearing, this silly story reminds us that love matters more than

Cover of Families

For the child curious about the many ways people live together, this book celebrates diverse home lives through the hone

Cover of Families: A Celebration of Diversity, Commitment, and Love

Families: A Celebration of Diversity, Commitment, and Love

Aylette Jenness

For any child curious about the many shapes families take, or for those whose own family feels unique. This book beautif

Cover of Little Obie and the Flood

Little Obie and the Flood

Little Obie and his grandparents face a devastating flood, finding that sticking together is the only way to build a rea

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Tumbleweed Baby

For the child adjusting to a new sibling or a non-traditional family structure, this tall-tale explores how love can mak

Cover of Families

Sarah L. Schuette

For the child noticing that every family looks a little different, this gentle introduction celebrates the many ways peo

Cover of Baxter

The Puppy Place #18

Lizzie works to train Baxter, a mischievous Portuguese water dog puppy who struggles with being alone, to help him find

Cover of Matatuhi

A school trip to a museum changes everything for Mata as she begins to uncover the hidden stories and vibrant history of

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The Amazing Adventures of Superman #1

Alien Superman!

For the child who feels like an outsider or is curious about their family history. A gentle introduction to the origin s

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Arnold of the Ducks

Mordicai Gerstein

A nearsighted pelican accidentally drops young Arnold into a duck nest, where he learns to swim and fly before his curio

Cover of Making a Baby

For the child asking the big question of where they came from, this inclusive guide explores the many wonderful ways a f

Cover of What Is a Family?

What Is a Family?

Rebecca Rissman

For children noticing that every home looks different, this gentle guide celebrates the many ways people form loving fam

Cover of Wish

Matthew Cordell

For parents navigating the emotional journey of waiting for a child: this tender story honors the longing, the setbacks,

Cover of Wolfie the Bunny

Wolfie the Bunny

Dot is certain her family’s new baby brother is going to eat them all, but she might be the only one who can save the li

Cover of Monster Baby

Dian Curtis Regan

For the child who feels like an outsider or is adjusting to a new family dynamic. This gentle story explores how love an

Cover of Sandy's Story

Sandy is a lonely stray on the streets until he meets a famous little redhead. This heart-tugging story follows the dog’

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