Orphans & Foster Homes

Learn about the inspiring life of Simone Biles, the mental-health advocate and record-breaking athlete.Growing up in foster care, Simone's gymnastics training was an anchor in her life. She first tried out the sport after visiting her local gym on a...

Hope in a Ballet Shoe tells the story of Michaela DePrince. Growing up in war-torn Sierra Leone, she witnessed atrocities that no child ever should. Her father was killed by rebels and her mother died of famine. Sent to an orphanage, Michaela was...

The inspirational true story of Walter Tull's life is vividly presented as a scrapbook, drawing on photographs, documents and records of his life. Born in Kent, in 1888, Walter Tull became not just the first black British professional outfield football...

_______________ 'A very touching and honest story ... Rico and Nick make a great team!' - Jacqueline Wilson _______________ An empowering adoption story by eleven-year-old Premier League Young Writer of the Year Rico Hinson-King, illustrated by...

Kids are important They need safe places to live, and safe places to play. For some kids, this means living with foster parents. In simple words and full-color illustrations, this book explains why some kids move to foster homes, what foster parents...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593808672Author Margaret McNamaraFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

Will I live with my parents again? Will I stay with my foster parents forever? For children in foster care, the answer to many questions is often "maybe." Maybe Days addresses the questions, feelings, and concerns these children most often face. Honest...

Meet Carly. Carly is a young person caring for her mother who has Multiple Sclerosis and depression.Part of the best-selling Can I Tell You about... series, this book raises awareness about children who live with and care for parents or other relatives...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781429662734Author Elizabeth RaumFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Capstone PressPublisher Capstone Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781491485514Author Rebecca Langston-GeorgeFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint Capstone PressPublisher Capstone PressWeight(grams) 363g

Deborah Ellis, activist and award-winning author of The Breadwinner interviews young people involved in the criminal justice system and lets them tell their own stories.Jamar found refuge in a gang after leaving an abusive home where his mother stole...

From kitten rescuer and New York Times bestselling author Hannah Shaw, also known as Kitten Lady on YouTube and Instagram, comes an inspiring picture book that takes readers on the adorable journey of foster kittens from their first days after birth all...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781954614468Author Beth RicheyFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint Warren Publishing, IncPublisher Warren Publishing, IncWeight(grams) 77gDimensions(mm)...

In the eighth and final book of the Keystone Stables series, perfect for girls who love horses and horse fiction, foster child Skye must confront her past and decide her future when she has the opportunity to find her birth parents and possibly reunite...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781934074817Author Jay SullivanFormat PaperbackPage Count 354Imprint Apprentice HousePublisher Apprentice HouseWeight(grams) 472g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781988928012Author Paul H BogeFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Castle Quay BooksPublisher Castle Quay BooksWeight(grams) 154g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798985275902Author Imani M-GloverFormat PaperbackPage Count 36Imprint Lemonade Bar LLCPublisher Lemonade Bar LLCWeight(grams) 109g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781944636029Author Pauline Rose MooreFormat PaperbackPage Count 36Imprint Rose Moore PressPublisher Rose Moore PressWeight(grams) 104g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798887380254Author MS Lmhc MizrachiFormat PaperbackPage Count 44Imprint Trilogy Christian PublishingPublisher Trilogy Christian PublishingWeight(grams) 216g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781935552208Author Al DesettaFormat PaperbackImprint Youth Communication, New York CenterPublisher Youth Communication, New York CenterWeight(grams) 177g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781087916712Author Winsome SinclairFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Indy PubPublisher Indy PubWeight(grams) 349g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780999181607Author Ally WoodardFormat HardbackPage Count 38Imprint Fairweather Pub.Publisher Fairweather Pub.Weight(grams) 358g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780979909252Author Beth RobinsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint Gena Beth RobinsonPublisher Gena Beth RobinsonWeight(grams) 48gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780979545429Author Cheryl PetersenFormat PaperbackPage Count 28Imprint Neutrino PublishingPublisher Neutrino PublishingWeight(grams) 50g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780989134842Author Nicole MangumFormat HardbackPage Count 30Imprint Liberation's Publishing LLCPublisher Liberation's Publishing LLCWeight(grams) 318g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780615555560Author Lisa Eva GoldFormat PaperbackImprint Lisa Eva Gold PublishingPublisher Lisa Eva Gold PublishingWeight(grams) 240g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781429654791Author Elizabeth RaumFormat HardbackPage Count 112Imprint Capstone PressPublisher Capstone PressWeight(grams) 259g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781429648370Author Sarah L SchuetteFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint Capstone PressPublisher Capstone Press

Sometimes, when grownups aren't able to care for their kids, foster families can help. This means a lot of changes, and can be scary. The cool thing is that foster families are committed to providing kids with safety and security during times of...

What do you know about being in foster care? Whatever comes to mind, let's put that aside for now. This awesome author wrote this book about his experience in foster care—which is unique to him. We hope you'll share his openness, curiosity, and desire to...