Best Children’s Books about IVF (assisted reproduction)
I have had many 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 other methods of assisted reproduction – IVF (in vitro fertilisation), IUI (intrauterine insemination), and ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection).
Some books will focus on one method, whereas others will explain several 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 I have tried to include 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 ages 2-6yrs. They 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 may also want some help with explaining where babies come from and/or how babies are made to your child.
If you’re looking for a book on a different topic, look at my main list of sex education books for children. It includes over 40+ topics!
You’ll also find more information about sex education on my Sex Education 101 page.
Children’s books about IVF and assisted reproduction
You’ll find an age-specific list of children’s books for explaining IVF, ICSI, IUI, egg donor, sperm donor, and surrogacy babies to children. All of the books on this topic are currently showing.
All of the ages are visible, regardless of whether they’re relevant (or not). If no books appear for your chosen age, then it means there aren’t any relevant books.
To find relevant books for your child’s age, click on their age, and the appropriate books will appear.
NOTE: Before passing any book to your child or reading it with them, 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. Try to choose books that reflect your values and the messages you want your child to receive.
I don’t have any books on this topic for this age yet. Try another topic above.
Find practical tools to educate kids about sex education in the Sex Ed Shop
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.
Oh, and please do let me know if you know of a book to be added to this list!
Happy reading!
❤️ Cath