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CHILDREN'S BOOKS ON SURROGACY: A GUIDE FOR KIDS




The topic of surrogacy and egg donation is something that involves the entire family. Whether you're a parent via surrogacy or egg donation, a surrogate, or an egg donor, it is essential to have constructive discussions about these subjects with your children. To help facilitate these essential conversations and involve the entire family, we've compiled a list of some of the best children's books on surrogacy and egg donation. We believe the ability to articulate openly and candidly to children about surrogacy, their genesis, and how the process works, is of paramount importance.


FOR SURROGATES


For those surrogates wishing to provide clarity on their role as a surrogate and what surrogacy entails to their children, the following books can stimulate a fruitful conversation.



EMILY'S RUBY RED CRAYONS


In our list of favorites, "Emily's Ruby Red Crayons" by Rosie C. Rose is at the top. It is a delightful book designed for children between the ages of 2 and 6 all about surrogacy. The tale is spun from the viewpoint of Emily whose parents are assisting another family have a baby through surrogacy. It raises key queries about what surrogacy is, why a family might require a surrogate, and why women opt to become surrogates. 



MY MOTHER IS A SURROGATE


Penned to enable children to grasp the surrogacy process and the implications of their mother becoming a surrogate for another family, "My Mother is a Surrogate" by Eliza Green is a valuable resource. The narrative, tailored to readers aged 2 to 10, is partly narrated from the perspective of a brother and sister as their mom begins the process of becoming a surrogate.



THE WALABI WAY


"The Walabi Way" by Sara J. Simmons is a tremendous resource for surrogates with young children. It assists surrogates in explaining to their children what surrogacy is and pacifies any concerns children might have about their mom's surrogacy process. It's the ideal book for surrogates to feel connected with their young ones, ensuring they feel comfortable and appreciate the remarkable thing their mom is doing!



MY SUPER MOM


"My Super Mom" stands out because the words are your own! It is a fully adjustable book for surrogates to express the story of how surrogacy will work for their family. With the option of adding personal photos and customizing it with names and places, you can make the narrative genuinely come alive. It is perfect for children under 6 and provides them with a memorable experience of being part of such a miraculous journey.




FOR PARENTS


If you're a parent through surrogacy and/or egg donation seeking age-suitable books to read with your children, we have several choices for you. These books vary in length and target reader age, ensuring you can locate the ideal fit for your family and your story.



THE VERY GENEROUS KANGAROO


"The Very Generous Kangaroo" by Kimberly C. Kangaroo is a superb tool for parents wanting to share the journey of surrogacy with their younger children. Written for children aged 3 and older, it tells the tale of a kangaroo family that needed the help of another generous kangaroo to have a baby. With the use of simple language and storytelling, it provides an excellent starting point for parents to initiate a conversation with their children about their origins and the kind woman who played a part in making that possible.



WHY I'M SO LOVED


"Why I'm So Loved" by Carol Leslie is the perfect book for parents via surrogacy, explaining to their young children their conception story. This book specifically caters to a heterosexual couple struggling with infertility who opt to use a surrogate to expand their family. In such cases, this book proves to be a fantastic resource.



FROM THE BEGINNING


"From the Beginning: A Book about Love and Making Families" by Selena Lynch and Alisa Weiss depict a wonderful story about the various ways to form a family, including adoption, IVF, egg donation, sperm donation, and surrogacy. The book uses inclusive language so all children can envision themselves as part of this narrative.



CREATE YOUR OWN JOURNEY 


Every surrogacy and/or egg donation journey is unique with its own circumstances. This might require having books and resources that closely mirror your specific situation. Owing to the relatively limited number of books on surrogacy and egg donation, Sensitivity and Understanding, a company can help you design a custom story for your child about their origin and how the entire process functions.



While this list of books and resources to discuss surrogacy and egg donation with children is not exhaustive, these are some of our favorites. Additionally, you're welcome to share any books that you think would complement this list.


Interested in obtaining more knowledge about surrogacy? More information about becoming a parent via surrogacy can be found in our guide for surrogates or through our surrogate stories, where other surrogates discuss how they broach the topic with their own children.
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