The Chosen and Loved Series
An Adoption Story
A tender story for children who carry two families in their heart. Following Roo, it holds space for the family a child was born to and the family raising them now, gently showing that loving one does not mean letting go of the other.
A little of the story, before you read it together.
From families who have read it.
“It handles grief and love with honesty and tenderness.”
“Brilliant for showing kids it's okay to love two families at once.”
“Gentle, calm and reassuring, perfect for adopting parents.”
Some children carry two families in their heart, and that is a tender thing to help them hold. This story makes room for both the family a child was born to and the family raising them now, showing that loving one never means letting go of the other. A reassuring read for adoptive families navigating the both-and of a child's story.
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