Nancy Carlson captures the excitement of adoption through an adventurous travel narrative and a child narrator who discusses physical differences with ease. The repetitive, rhythmic focus on permanence provides young readers with a deep sense of security. Books in this family share direct narration, inclusive illustrations, and an emphasis on the enduring nature of love.
Reach for this book when your child starts noticing that your family looks different from others, or when they begin asking curious questions about their own adoption story. It is a gentle, affirming resource for children who joined their families through adoption, emphasizing that while families are formed in many ways, it is love and shared history that make them permanent. Through a straightforward and upbeat narrative, the book follows a young girl as she explains how her parents traveled by plane to meet her and bring her home. It validates the child's identity while celebrating the joy her arrival brought to her parents. Ideal for children ages 3 to 7, this story provides a safe space to discuss belonging, physical differences within a family, and the secure bond of a 'forever' home.
