Adopting a Brother or Sister by Heidi Argent (2010)
Book
This short, 30-page illustrated BAAF booklet is for children whose family is adopting another child – a brother or sister, helping them understand what adoption means and how it might affect their place in the family. It is clear, child-friendly and designed to be shared with parents or social workers.
Through the story of a nine-year-old girl, it explores common questions and feelings, explains key terms, and is ideal for adults and children to read together to support understanding and self-esteem.
From reassurance on common worries such as ‘Do I have to share my toys?’ and ‘What if we don’t like each other?’, to what changes to expect at home and what parents might ask of an older sibling, everything is laid out in child-friendly terms.
