The Very Kind Koala

Author:
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781482621525
Category : Families
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The very kind koala is a delightful introduction to gestational surrogacy for young children (age 3 and up). Ever year, more children are conceived with the help of doctors, fertility clinics and surrogates. Reading The very kind koala with your child is a wonderful way to begin talking to them about this important issue.

Why I'm So Special

Author: Carla Lewis-Long
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1468500074
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 47

Book Description
"This book tackles a very difficult, complicated subject in a sweet, whimisical way. A lighthearted picture book on surrogacy."--Cover p. [4].

Jimmy the Joey

Author: Deborah Lee Rose
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426313713
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Describes the rescue and rehabilitation of a baby koala.

The Pea That Was Me

Author: Kimberly Kluger-Bell
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781478149415
Category : Children of assisted reproductive technology
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Struggling with how to tell your child about their egg donor?This acclaimed children's picture book (3-5 years old) makes it incredibly easy to start talking with your child about the special way they came into the world. Your child will want to hear about "the very kind egg donor" over and over again!Join parents worldwide who use The Pea That Was Me as a way to begin the on-going conversation about donors--reading and re-reading its extremely positive message about how much they were wanted by their parents and how lucky they were to find such a wonderful "helper."Psychotherapist and reproductive specialist Kim Kluger-Bell uses age appropriate language and clear but simple concepts that refers to the basic fact it takes an egg, a sperm and a "tummy" to make a baby; that Mommy's eggs weren't working quite right, and that's why Mommy and Daddy needed the help of "a very nice Lady who had lots of extra eggs and was happy to help."Why wait any longer? Start reading The Pea That was Me with your child today!

Surrogacy Was the Way

Author: Zara Griswold
Publisher: Nightengale Press
ISBN: 1933449187
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 319

Book Description
Surrogacy Was the Way: Twenty Intended Mothers Tell Their Stories documents the true stories of twenty women who had children via surrogacy. Surrogacy is a complete possibility in today's day and age, but anyone considering this route to parenthood should know the pros and cons. The women featured go to surrogacy for a variety of reasons, ranging from Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome (MRKH) to cancer to unexplained infertility and everything in between. Some of the journeys go rather smoothly-while others are filled with one obstacle after another. Some of the women have children already and want to add to their family, while most are attempting to become moms for the first time. What they all have in common, however, is that every woman whose story is told knows what it's like to be an intended mother-the term for the "mother to be" if and when a baby is born. And all of the women ultimately end up having a child (or more) through surrogacy. When I first started researching surrogacy, I was fortunate to find several Online support groups. As I gave and received support to so many other women I became fascinated with the extent to which people would go to simply have a baby. I realized that their stories-our stories-needed to be heard; thus, the idea for this book was born. For the millions of women who have been touched by infertility in some way, or know someone who has, Surrogacy Was the Way will open their eyes to amazing possibilities. It will show them that they do have options, and with persistence and faith, they can achieve their dreams of motherhood after all.

A Surrogacy Book for Young Children

Author: Crystal Falk
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781535559683
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
Grown in Another Garden introduces young children, ages 2 years old to 8 years old, to surrogacy. Follow the story of Mikey and his family as he learns about the unique way he was born into a loving family - through the kindness of a surrogate. Join with him discovers that "sometimes the sweetest and most beautiful creations are grown in another garden." Mikey's story helps to explain why some families choose surrogates to help grow their families and why surrogates choose to help other families that way.

The Kangaroo Pouch

Author: Sarah Phillips Pellet
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780997394603
Category : Kangaroos
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
"Meet Oliver, a young kangaroo whose mother has decided to help another family to have a child. Go wtih him as he takes you through - step-by-step - the wonderful journey of surrogacy!"--Back cover.

The Lion Inside

Author: Rachel Bright
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338029525
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
An inspiring story that shows we all have a lion inside of us! "That day they BOTH learnedThat, no matter your size,We all have a mouseAND a lion inside."A mouse feels small and insecure and determines that what he needs to do is learn how to roar like a lion. He knows he has to act brave when he approaches a lion to learn how. In a hilarious turn of events, the lion is afraid of mice! The mouse comforts the lion, they become friends, and we learn that there's a lion and a mouse inside all of us.The inspiring text by Rachel Bright and the fun, bold illustrations by Jim Field teach young readers an important lesson. Regardless of how big or mighty we are, we can all live our dreams and do what we want to do. Fans of Aesop's "The Lion and the Mouse" will enjoy The Lion Inside!

The Llamacorn is Kind

Author: Kate Coombs
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 1423654226
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
A fanciful cross between a llama and a unicorn, Llamacorns are cuddly, magical friends who are spreading kindness across the land. Llamacorn land is filled with special creatures. Meet the well-known and beautiful Unicorn, the clumsy Buffalocorn, a big, blue Walruscorn, the fearsome Tigercorn, and more in this playful introduction to the land of the Llamacorn . . . “But watch for the one who will be your friend, who will share his cookies, and play pretend, the nicest creature you’ll ever find—” . . . who could it be but our new friend the Llamacorn! Coombs’ poetry paired with adorable illustrations, endearing characters, and a gentle message of kindness will make The Llamacorn Is Kind an instant favorite. Kate Coombs is an award-winning author of original fairy tales, poems, middle-grade fantasy novels, and picture books, including the critically acclaimed Water Sings Blue, which won the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award for 2012, and seven books in the bestselling BabyLit series. She lives in Bountiful, Utah. Elisa Pallmer studied design at Escuela de Diseno del INBA and English Literature at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. She is the illustrator of My Brother Otto.

Labor of Love

Author: Heather Jacobson
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
ISBN: 0813584388
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 321

Book Description
While the practice of surrogacy has existed for millennia, new fertility technologies have allowed women to act as gestational surrogates, carrying children that are not genetically their own. While some women volunteer to act as gestational surrogates for friends or family members, others get paid for performing this service. The first ethnographic study of gestational surrogacy in the United States, Labor of Love examines the conflicted attitudes that emerge when the ostensibly priceless act of bringing a child into the world becomes a paid occupation. Heather Jacobson interviews not only surrogate mothers, but also their family members, the intended parents who employ surrogates, and the various professionals who work to facilitate the process. Seeking to understand how gestational surrogates perceive their vocation, she discovers that many regard surrogacy as a calling, but are reluctant to describe it as a job. In the process, Jacobson dissects the complex set of social attitudes underlying this resistance toward conceiving of pregnancy as a form of employment. Through her extensive field research, Jacobson gives readers a firsthand look at the many challenges faced by gestational surrogates, who deal with complicated medical procedures, delicate work-family balances, and tricky social dynamics. Yet Labor of Love also demonstrates the extent to which advances in reproductive technology are affecting all Americans, changing how we think about maternity, family, and the labor involved in giving birth. For more, visit http://www.heatherjacobsononline.com/