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Let's Talk About It: Adoption
by Rogers, Fred
Illustrated with photos of real families, Fred Rogers addresses some of the many concerns children might have about being adopted.

Let's Talk About It: Stepfamilies
by Rogers, Fred
Mister Rogers helps children know that getting used to a stepfamily takes time and understanding and it's well worth the effort.

First Experiences: The New Baby
by Rogers, Fred
This book explores the mixed feelings children may have about the arrival of a new baby and the changes that brings to their family.

Let's Talk About It: Divorce
by Rogers, Fred
This book can help families talk about some of the important concerns children have when their parents are divorced.

First Experiences: Going to the Doctor
by Rogers, Fred
Shows and tells what happens in a doctor's office and helps children talk about the concerns they might have.

Through Moon and Stars and Night Skies
by Turner, Ann, Illus. Hale, James Graham
Clinging to a picture of a quilt that is waiting for him, a young boy is welcomed by his loving new family.

The Relatives Came
by Rylant, Cynthia
"Oh, those relatives! You'd have to go through at least four different hugs to get from the kitchen to the front door."

Blueberries for Sal
by McCloskey, Robert
Sal follows a mother bear while picking blueberries, and the baby bear follows Sal's mother for a surprise meeting in this classic tale.

Ma Dear's Aprons
by McKissack, Patricia
David Earl knows what day of the week it is by the color of the apron his hard-working mother wears.

A Baby Just Like Me
by Winter, Susan, Illus. Winter, Susan
Soft illustrations help tell the story of Martha, her friend Sam, and the new baby sister who is not what Martha expected.

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