Over the Moon: An Adoption Tale

Over the Moon: An Adoption Tale tells the story of parents who travel far to adopt their baby daughter. The book follows their journey from receiving the news about their match to meeting their child. The narrative incorporates cultural elements and traditions from the baby's birth country. Bold, vibrant illustrations complement the text and help convey the parents' anticipation and joy. This picture book presents adoption through a lens of love, family bonds, and celebration. The story speaks to both adopted children and their families while offering a framework for discussing adoption with young readers.

Parents and educators appreciate how this adoption story centers on joy rather than loss or sadness. Multiple reviewers note the book helps young children understand international adoption through simple language and colorful illustrations. Readers liked: - Celebration of cultural heritage - Positive framing of adoption journey - Age-appropriate explanations - Diverse family representation Common criticisms: - Some found the story oversimplified - A few readers wanted more emotional depth - Questions about accuracy of adoption process details Ratings: Goodreads: 4.1/5 (442 ratings) Amazon: 4.7/5 (156 ratings) One adoptive parent wrote: "This book opened up natural conversations with our daughter about her adoption story." A librarian noted: "The vibrant illustrations keep young children engaged while addressing a complex topic." Several readers mentioned using it successfully with children ages 2-6, though some felt it works best as a supplemental resource alongside other adoption books.

Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born by Jamie Lee Curtis A young girl asks her parents to share memories of her adoption story and arrival into their family.

A Mother for Choco by Keiko Kasza A bird searches for a mother and finds that families can look different from one another but share the same love.

We Belong Together by Todd Parr The text and illustrations present adoption as one of the ways families connect and grow together.

I Wished for You by Marianne Richmond A mother bear tells her cub about the journey to adoption through a bedtime conversation.

Star of the Week by Darlene Friedman A kindergarten student creates a presentation about her adoption from China for her class.

🌟 Author Karen Katz was inspired to write this book after adopting her own daughter from Central America 🌟 The vibrant, folk art-style illustrations in the book reflect traditional Guatemalan textiles and designs 🌟 The story's title "Over the Moon" comes from the English idiom meaning extremely happy, which the author felt perfectly captured the joy of adoption 🌟 The book has become a popular resource in adoption agencies and is often given as a gift to families preparing to adopt internationally 🌟 Karen Katz has written and illustrated more than 85 books for children, many featuring diverse families and celebrating different cultures