I have had lots of requests from parents about creating a list of IVF books for kids. So this list contains the books that explain sperm donor babies, egg donor babies, surrogacy and adoption. As well as the others methods of assisted reproduction – IVF (in vitro fertilisation), IUI (intra uterine insemination), and ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection).
Some of these books will focus on one method, whereas others will explain a number of different ways to make a baby (or start a family). So whether your child was made via assisted reproduction, made with a donor egg and/or sperm (or embryo), was grown by a surrogate and/or adopted (or fostered)… then you should find a book to suit.
I haven’t included books that briefly mention it, and have tried to include the books that are either focused on IVF or give a better explanation than most other books.
Picture books can be a great way to explain to your child how they were made, or how a new addition to their family was made. You’ll find IVF books for toddlers, as well as for children and even tweens. As well as books for children conceived through fertility treatments.
A great site from the UK that a parent shared with me, is DC Network. They sell a series of books called Our Story for children aged roughly 2-6yrs. We have versions for all family situations and cover sperm, egg, double and embryo donation as well as surrogacy. They also have a Telling and Talking series of booklets, for parents of children 0-7yrs, 8-11yrs, 12+yrs, Mixed Blessings, Telling and Talking with Friends and Family, Our Family and Telling and Talking 17+ (for parents with older children who haven’t been told).
As you can see, there are some fantastic children’s books (or picture books) that will help parents with explaining the unique way their child was made.
You will only find books in this list that are readily available at bookshops today.
You may also want some help with explaining where babies come from and/or how babies are made to your child.
You can find more books about different topics in the main list of Sex Education Books for Children.
And if you find this list a little overwhelming, you might want to look at the age-appropriate list of sex education books.
You’ll find more information about sex education in my Sex Education 101 page.
NOTE: Before passing any book to your child or reading the book with your child, you should read it yourself first. I might think it is a great book for a certain age child or that the information is valuable, but you may disagree. You need to choose books that reflect your values and the messages you want your child to receive.
Children’s books about IVF
You’ll find an age-specific list of books for explaining IVF, ICSI, IUI, egg donor, sperm donor, and surrogacy babies to children. Just click on the age of your child, and you’ll be taken straight to that booklist.
5 year olds
What Makes a Baby by Cory Silverberg: Book Review
Where Did I Really Come From by Narelle Wickham
21st Century Guide to the Birds and Bees by Belinda Messer and Rosie Luik
Special Me: For IVF Families by Tara Mitchell
Making A Baby: An Inclusive Guide to How Every Family Begins by Rachel Greener
Play and Learn PaperDoll Families by Cath Hakanson
6 year olds
What Makes a Baby by Cory Silverberg: Book Review
Where Did I Really Come From by Narelle Wickham
21st Century Guide to the Birds and Bees by Belinda Messer and Rosie Luik
Special Me: For IVF Families by Tara Mitchell
Making A Baby: An Inclusive Guide to How Every Family Begins by Rachel Greener
Play and Learn PaperDoll Families by Cath Hakanson
7 year olds
What Makes a Baby by Cory Silverberg: Book Review
Where Did I Really Come From by Narelle Wickham
21st Century Guide to the Birds and Bees by Belinda Messer and Rosie Luik
It’s so Amazing: A Book about Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families by Robie H. Harris
Special Me: For IVF Families by Tara Mitchell
Making A Baby: An Inclusive Guide to How Every Family Begins by Rachel Greener
Play and Learn PaperDoll Families by Cath Hakanson
8 year olds
Where Did I Really Come From by Narelle Wickham
21st Century Guide to the Birds and Bees by Belinda Messer and Rosie Luik
It’s so Amazing: A Book about Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families by Robie H. Harris
Special Me: For IVF Families by Tara Mitchell
Making A Baby: An Inclusive Guide to How Every Family Begins by Rachel Greener
Play and Learn PaperDoll Families by Cath Hakanson
9 year olds
Where Did I Really Come From by Narelle Wickham
21st Century Guide to the Birds and Bees by Belinda Messer and Rosie Luik
It’s so Amazing: A Book about Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families by Robie H. Harris
Making A Baby: An Inclusive Guide to How Every Family Begins by Rachel Greener
Play and Learn PaperDoll Families by Cath Hakanson
11 year olds
12 year olds
13 year olds
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14 year olds
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These are some of the many assisted reproduction books for children that have been written. As I find more, I will add them to this list. They are all really good books that kids can read to find reliable and accurate information about love, sex and relationships.
Happy reading!
Resources to help with talking about puberty
My mission is to create resources that will help you to naturally talk to your kids about sex, all while respecting your personal values.
Which means that inside this website, you’ll find lots of resources to help you with talking to your child about puberty.
My Sex Ed 101 page includes all of the information on sex education. You’ll find lots of different blog posts to help you gain a better understandign of what sex education is all about.
You’ll find videos about sex education in my Sex Education Videos resource page that you can watch with your child or to learn more about sex education yourself.
You’ll also find an extensive range of children’s sex education books, for kids of all ages.
If you’re unsure about how to answer your child’s questions about sex, then I have the perfect book for you! The Sex Education Answer Book will give you age-specific answers to the most common questions kid’s ask parents about sex. Which means you don’t need to worry about finding a child-friendly explanation that your child understands.
If you need some help with explaining sexual intercourse to your child, then you may like my Masterclass on explaining sex for the very first time or my parent guide will also help you explain sex to your child in a way they will understand. It breaks sex down into simple steps that take the stress out of explaining!
Plus you will find plenty more sex education resources at the Sex Ed Shop.
And if you get stuck, feel free to get in touch! You can contact me here.