Given To: The Gift of Adoption is a heartfelt true story that explores a question deeply relevant to anyone touched by adoption. Inspired by a tender moment on a family beach vacation, the story begins when a young adopted granddaughter asks her grandmother, “Why was I given away when I was born?” The grandmother’s gentle and powerful response — “You were never given away, you were given TO” — becomes the heart of this beautifully illustrated book.

 

With soft watercolor imagery chosen to evoke comfort and calm, each page pairs tender artwork with thoughtful language, offering a soothing exploration of identity, love, and belonging. Created by a speech pathologist passionate about language and literacy, this book provides a safe space for families and children to navigate complex emotions with grace. Given To is ideal for families, schools, libraries, and adoption agencies, offering both a meaningful message and a valuable resource for early emotional understanding.