The Chosen and Loved Series
A Story About Siblings and Adoption
When a new little one joins the herd, Toby has to make a little room, in the family and in his heart. A warm, honest story about welcoming an adopted or foster sibling, and discovering that love does not divide as a family grows. It only stretches to hold more.
A little of the story, before you read it together.
From families who have read it.
“The kind of book every family facing change should have on their shelf.”
“It gently shows that mixed feelings are a natural part of family change.”
“It captures the complexity of adopting a new sibling while keeping hope and belonging.”
Welcoming a new sibling stirs up big, mixed feelings, and this story never rushes a child past them. It gently shows that love does not divide as a family grows, it stretches to hold more. A warm, honest read for families adding a child through adoption or foster care.
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