Miles wakes up on his adoption day feeling excited, nervous, and even a little sad, but when his supportive new dads pick him up from...
Miles wakes up on his adoption day feeling excited, nervous, and even a little sad, but when his supportive new dads pick him up from his foster home they bring warmth and understanding. This is a joyful and heartwarming celebration of LGBTQ families, adoption, kindness, and love. "Miles Comes Home gives us much-needed representation by showing us an older child adopted from foster care by a same-sex couple. A highly recommended title that should find a welcome place in many homes and libraries." Mombian Miles wakes up on his adoption day with butterflies in his tummy. He's excited, but also nervous and a little scared. His new new dads, Teddy and David, bring tender support, and waiting at home is his new big sister Michelle.
She can't wait to show Miles his room, take him ice skating, and share all the amazing joy that make their family great. Love takes time, but as they get to know each other better, the kindness of his sister and the dedication of his dads help their bond grow.
Authored by Sarah S. Brannen and gorgeously illustrated by Forrest Burdett, this sweet book celebrates gay parents and the power of family.
Published in partnership with media advocacy organization GLAAD, this empowering book positively represents LGBTQ families.
Author: Sarah S. Brannen
Publisher: Little Bee Books
Published: 11/05/2024
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 11.15h x 8.91w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781499814736
Audience: Baby-Preschool
Review Citation(s): Booklist 11/01/2024 pg. 79
About the AuthorSarah S. Brannen is the illustrator of the Robert F. Sibert Honor book
Summertime Sleepers, and the author of
Uncle Bobby's Wedding, named one of the 100 best children's books of the last 100 years by Booktrust in the UK. Sarah has written and illustrated
A Perfect Day, Bear Needs Help,
Madame Martine, and
Madame Martine Breaks the Rules. She illustrated
Seashells: More Than a Home and the ALA Notable Book
Feathers: Not Just For Flying, which won the Riverby Award and the Crystal Kite Award. Sarah also illustrated the 40th Anniversary edition of
All Kinds of Families by Norma Simon, as well as many other children's books. Sarah is an avid figure skater and lives in Massachusetts.
Forrest Burdett is an illustrator/author and content creator from New Jersey with a passion for vibrant colors, fairytales, and a dash of magic! Ever since he was a child, Forrest has been drawing and writing about faraway places and fantastical adventures. He studied illustration at FIT in Manhattan and now lives in Portland, Oregon.
