Sophia's Broken Crayons

Sophia's Broken Crayons
Author: Crystal Falk
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-05-02
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9781499342727

Sophia's Broken Crayons is a book for young children, recommended for children ages 2 to 6 years old which tells a story of surrogacy from a young child's perspective in a practical way that children can understand and grasp. A little girl by the name of Sophia is heartbroken after she discovers all of her crayons are broken. Sophia's friend's share their crayons with her as she experiences seeing her parents choose to give the gift of surrogacy to their friends. Sophia's Broken Crayons is a very easy and understanding way to help explain surrogacy to a young child which include questions such as why can't everyone have a baby? Why would someone choose a surrogate to help grow their family? Why would someone choose to become a surrogate? Follow the story of Sophia as she learns about sharing and helping out friends in need as well as why moms and dads choose surrogates to help grow their families and why surrogates choose to help other families that way. From the Back Cover: Why is the sky blue? Why do dogs bark? When will I be tall? Where do babies come from? Kids ask a lot of questions. Some of them are easier to answer than others. Explaining why someone would choose to become a surrogate or why a family would choose a surrogate to help grow their family are even harder questions to answer. Sophia's Broken Crayons can help you answer those questions. As Sophia learns about sharing and helping out friends in need, your child can learn about why moms and dads choose surrogates to help grow their families and why surrogates choose to help other families that way. Sophia's story is about the shared hearts of surrogate families. Sometimes the simplest answer is the best. "A beautiful gift was given to make the sadness go away and to make the world a happier place. All it took was a heart that wanted to share happiness." About the Author: Crystal Falk is a children's book author, product designer and mother of two beautiful children. She has worked and is working on many projects and products for the surrogacy community and for pregnant women in general. In 2012, she decided to become a surrogate for a family and had her first surrobaby in March of 2013. In 2014, she started her business Birth, Bump and Beyond, LLC. When she is not working on ideas for new products, she is chasing her 4 and 2 year olds around the house and spending time with her fiancé. You can visit her at www.BirthBumpandBeyond.com/ Notes from the Author: Sophia's Broken Crayons was created to help address questions that children may ask during a surrogacy. Many question this book addresses were questions my own 3 year old daughter asked during my first surrogacy journey. It was during the surrogacy that the idea, and ultimately the book, was born. Notes from Surrogacy Together: The mission of Surrogacy Together is to share inspiring stories about Surrogacy with the world. Sophia's Broken Crayons is an inspiring example of how at even a young age one can understand the power of giving to others. We are excited to be able to share this story with you. If you are interested in finding out more information about Surrogacy go to www.BecomeaSurrogatetoday.com

Broken Crayons Still Color

Broken Crayons Still Color
Author: Shelley Hitz
Publisher: Body and Soul Publishing LLC
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-03-31
Genre:
ISBN: 9781946118042

Emma and Sophia discover the answer to this question in this fun and impactful children's book. This is a book adults will love reading over and over again as the message brings hope to those of any age. It's a perfect way to end the day and a gift appropriate for any occasion. The book includes discussion questions and a memory verse at the end.

Why I'm So Special

Why I'm So Special
Author: Carla Lewis-Long
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 47
Release: 2011
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1468500074

"This book tackles a very difficult, complicated subject in a sweet, whimisical way. A lighthearted picture book on surrogacy."--Cover p. [4].

A Critical Approach to Surrogacy

A Critical Approach to Surrogacy
Author: Damien Riggs
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2019-02-01
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 131730196X

This comprehensive text makes an important contribution to the study of surrogacy, developing a novel theoretical framework through which to understand the broader social contexts as well as individual decisions at play within surrogacy arrangements. Drawing on empirical research conducted by the authors and supplemented by secondary analyses of media, legislative and public accounts of surrogacy, the book engages with the key stakeholders involved in the practice of surrogacy. Specifically, it canvases the standpoints of women who act as surrogates, intending parents who commission surrogacy arrangements, children born through surrogacy, clinics that facilitate the arrangements, and politicians and journalists who engage with the topic. Through a focus on capitalism as a means of orientating ourselves to the topic of surrogacy, the book highlights the vulnerabilities that potentially arise in the context of surrogacy, as well as the claims to agency invoked by some parties in order to mitigate vulnerability. In so doing, the book demonstrates that the psychology of surrogacy must be broadly understood as an orientation to particular ways of thinking about children, reproduction and economies of labour.

One Word from Sophia

One Word from Sophia
Author: Jim Averbeck
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2015-06-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1481405144

All Sophia wants for her birthday is a pet giraffe, but as she tries to convince different members of her rather complicated family to support her cause, each tells her she is using too many words until she finally hits on the perfect one. Includes glossary.

A Surrogacy Book for Young Children

A Surrogacy Book for Young Children
Author: Crystal Falk
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2016-07-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9781535559683

Grown in Another Garden introduces young children, ages 2 years old to 8 years old, to surrogacy. Follow the story of Mikey and his family as he learns about the unique way he was born into a loving family - through the kindness of a surrogate. Join with him discovers that "sometimes the sweetest and most beautiful creations are grown in another garden." Mikey's story helps to explain why some families choose surrogates to help grow their families and why surrogates choose to help other families that way.

Wanted

Wanted
Author: Carolina Robbiano
Publisher: Archway Publishing
Total Pages: 72
Release: 2015-06-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1480817554

Two parents are doing everything they can to have a child. While they embark on a whimsical journey to build on their family, they dream about their baby, learn that love has no boundaries, and make the amazing discovery: there are many ways to have a baby. As they learn to see with new eyes, they begin the biggest adventure of their lives into the world of surrogacy where they must rely on perseverance, courage, and hope to rise above the challenges. Una pareja hace todo lo posible por tener un hijo. Al embarcarse en un caprichoso viaje para ampliar su familia, suean con su beb, aprenden que el amor no tiene fronteras y descubren algo increble: hay muchas maneras de tener un hijo. A medida que aprenden a ver la realidad con nuevos ojos, comienzan la aventura ms grande de sus vidas en el mundo de la subrogacin, donde deben apoyarse en la perseverancia, la valenta y la esperanza para superar los desafos.

Blue

Blue
Author: Zoe Dawson
Publisher: Zoe Dawson
Total Pages: 287
Release: 2018-04-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0997196777

The Very Kind Koala

The Very Kind Koala
Author:
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-07-29
Genre: Families
ISBN: 9781482621525

The very kind koala is a delightful introduction to gestational surrogacy for young children (age 3 and up). Ever year, more children are conceived with the help of doctors, fertility clinics and surrogates. Reading The very kind koala with your child is a wonderful way to begin talking to them about this important issue.