Solo Mum memoirs
Are you looking for books to help support your donor conceived child and tell them their story from an early age? Or perhaps just looking for books with better family representation? Check out our list of books explaining donor conception for children, raising awareness of different types of families and that represent families with just a mum.
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The Journey to You - Natalie Hart
Let's hear a great story about you and me and how you've extended our family tree!
The Journey to You: A Single Mum By Choice Story is a beautifully illustrated children's book about donor conception, using rhyme to explain this in a fun and easy way for your kids!
Terminology - seed and egg
Child/baby represented - gender neutral
Suitable for IVF and IUI
Australian author
Hardcover
Average rating - 3.5/4
Just the two of us - Sarah Cathie
All families are different - and this one is just the two of us!
A heartwarming story of family love and a special bond between mother and son.
Terminology - not mentioned
Child/baby represented - boy
No details of IVF/IUI/AI
Australian author
Softcover
Average rating - 3.4/4
Mimi, the solo magician Mom, and Cameron - Melissa A MacDonald
Cameron is a confident, fun-loving kid who can't wait to tell you all about his magician mom, Mimi, and the things that make his family unique.
This heart-warming tale is told by a donor-conceived child named Cameron who shares his family's story with pride and honesty, even when offering a matter-of-fact explanation of conception. Being donor-conceived is just one way Cameron is one-of-a-kind.
This is a wonderful resource for friends and classmates of donor-conceived people. It seeks to promote a greater understanding of family diversity and encourage thoughtful discussion.
Terminology - sperm, egg and embryo
Child/baby represented - boy
IVF inferred
American author
American spelling
Softcover
Average rating - 2.6/4
Muy Mummy Made Me - Jodie Grieve
A story about one mummy a seed and an egg.
Terminology - seed and egg
Child/baby represented - gender neutral
IVF inferred
Australian author
Softcover
Average rating - 3.3/4
The Pea That Was Me - Kimberly Kruger-Bell
The Pea That Was Me is a charming introduction to sperm donation for children of single moms by choice (ages 3 and up).
Every year, more children are conceived with the help of doctors, donors and fertility clinics. Reading The Pea That Was Me with your child is a wonderful way to begin talking to them about this important issue.
Terminology - sperm and egg
Child/baby represented - gender neutral
Suitable for IVF or IUI
American author
American spelling
Softcover
Average rating - 2.8/4
The Special Two - Sarah Kissane
The Special Two is a beautiful short story that was written to explain and introduce the concept of being a donor-conceived child. It's a simple but thoughtful explanation outlining the journey of a baby being created through IVF with the help of a generous stranger. This was written with mindfulness and a deep appreciation and connection for the amazing gift of life and is explained with an abundance of love, thought and passion. Showing a child that they were born into this world uniquely and that they were deeply desired even before conception is so important. This is a story for all children to show how families are created in many ways and to provide an insight into the modern family. It is also a tribute to all the selfless people providing a way for so many precious children to be in this world.
Terminology - seed and egg
Child/baby represented - boy
IVF inferred
Australian author
Softcover
Average rating - 3.1/4
Happy Together - Julie Marie
Julie Marie is an infertility advocate and mother through IVF. It is her hope that Happy Together will provide a heartwarming, family building story for parents to read with their child sharing just how much they were wished for and loved.
Terminology - seed and egg
Child/baby represented - boy
IVF or IUI suitable
American author
American spelling
Softcover
Average rating - 3.2/4
Why don't I have a Daddy - George Anne Clay
As the little lion cub notices all different types of families, he starts to question his own family. His family consists of his mother and him. The little cub learns that while there is no "daddy" in his family, there is a donor lion who made his life possible. Through his mother's love and nurturing, the lion cub understands how special he and his family are.
Terminology - seed and sperm
Child/baby represented - boy
No mention of IVF, IUI or AI
American author
American spelling
Softcover
Average rating - 2.3/4
Our Story - how we became a family - The Donor Conception Network
This book is all about how we became a family.
It is about the important things that happened and the people who helped along the way.
It is our story
Terminology - seed, sperm, ovum and egg
Child/baby represented - gender neutral
IVF or IUI suitable
English author
Softcover
Average rating - 3.1/4
You were meant for me - Sheri Sturniolo
Growing a family isn't always easy and sometimes mommies need a little help. See how the generosity and love of others can grow into the most wonderful gift. You were meant for me is a look into the unique ways that some families are made and the journey of love that brings them together
Terminology - none - puzzle pieces and missing pieces
Child/baby represented - boy, but doesn't mention gender
IVF or IUI suitable
American English (mom)
Softcover
Average rating -
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