Donor conception: Storybooks for children

Updated: Apr 17/10

How I Began: The Story of Donor Insemination *
By the New South Wales (Australia) Infertility Social Workers Group
For children ages 5-8, born to heterosexual couples, about basic human anatomy, conception, DI and birth. Highlights feelings commonly experienced and in a clear, easy-to-follow way, suggests coping strategies.
 
Just the Baby for Me *
By Barbara Sue Levin
Helps young children born to single mothers by choice understand their conception in a way that is warm, clear & easy to follow.
 
Let Me Explain: A Story about Donor Insemination *
By Jane T. Schnitter
The child narrator explains to children 6-10 years, born to heterosexual couples, the impact of genetics on looks, interests, abilities, etc. while emphasizing her tight connection to her 1-and-only ‘dad’. 
 
Mommy, Did I Grow in Your Tummy? Where Some Babies Come From
By Elaine Gordon, PhD
Helps heterosexual couples talk to their young children in a way that helps the child feel good about their origins (eg IVF, donor sperm or egg, surrogacy, adoption).
 
My Story / Our Story
Published by the Donor Conception Network
Clear, sensitive & straightforward explanations about how children were conceived and became part of their family. Separate versions for children aged 3-6 born through:
• donor insemination to heterosexual couples *
• donor insemination to single mothers by choice *
• donor insemination to lesbian couples *
• egg donation to heterosexual couples *
• double (i.e. sperm & egg) donation, or embryo donation, to heterosexual couples *

Phoebe’s Family: A Story about Egg Donation *
By Linda Stamm, PsyD
A heartfelt story for children of heterosexual couples which explains the process of egg donation and answers their questions with sensitivity and clarity.

Sometimes It Takes 3 to Make a Baby: Explaining Egg Donation to Young Children *
By Kate Bourne, Infertility Counsellor
Includes: an illustrated guide for young children born to heterosexual couples, explaining egg donation; a workbook for the child to complete, including their own personal photos, mementos & drawings; advice for parents on how to talk to young children about their conception; one couple's story about how they approached talking to their daughter and her reactions.

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