Miles Comes Home (a Picture Book Adoption Story for Kids)

Miles wakes up on his adoption day feeling excited, nervous, and even a little sad, but when his supportive new dads pick him up from his foster home they bring warmth and understanding. This is a joyful and heartwarming celebration of LGBTQ families, adoption, kindness, and love.

"Miles Comes Home gives us much-needed representation by showing us an older child adopted from foster care by a same-sex couple. A highly recommended title that should find a welcome place in many homes and libraries." Mombian

"A tender look at adoption from a shy and sensitive boy's perspective, this book is a necessary addition to the shelves." School Library Journal

"This is a joyous depiction of the good that adoptive and foster families can bring
into the world." Booklist

Miles wakes up on his adoption day with butterflies in his tummy. He's excited, but also nervous and a little scared. His new new dads, Teddy and David, bring tender support, and waiting at home is his new big sister Michelle.

She can't wait to show Miles his room, take him ice skating, and share all the amazing joy that make their family great. Love takes time, but as they get to know each other better, the kindness of his sister and the dedication of his dads help their bond grow.

Authored by Sarah S. Brannen and gorgeously illustrated by Forrest Burdett, this sweet book celebrates gay parents and the power of family.

Published in partnership with media advocacy organization GLAAD, this empowering book positively represents LGBTQ families.

Author: Sarah S. Brannen
Publisher: Little Bee Books
Published: 11/05/2024
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 11.15h x 8.91w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781499814736
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 11/01/2024 pg. 79
School Library Journal 12/06/2024 pg. 1

About the Author
Sarah S. Brannen (Author)
Sarah S. Brannen is the illustrator of the Robert F. Sibert Honor book Summertime Sleepers, and the author of Uncle Bobby's Wedding, named one of the 100 best children's books of the last 100 years by Booktrust in the UK, and Miles Comes Home. Sarah has written and illustrated A Perfect Day, Bear Needs Help, Madame Martine, and Madame Martine Breaks the Rules. She illustrated Seashells: More Than a Home and the ALA Notable Book Feathers: Not Just For Flying, which won the Riverby Award and the Crystal Kite Award. Sarah also illustrated the 40th Anniversary edition of All Kinds of Families by Norma Simon, as well as many other children's books. Sarah is an avid figure skater and lives in Massachusetts.

Forrest Burdett (Illustrator)
Forrest Burdett is an illustrator with an eye for magic and a head in the clouds. He studied illustration at university in Manhattan and has recently made his way into publishing. He uses art to inspire readers to discover charm and whimsy within themselves and the world around them. He now resides in Portland, Oregon.
www.forrestburdett.com