The Kangaroo Pouch: A story about surrogacy for young children - Softcover

Phillips, Sarah A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0997394609 ISBN 13: 9780997394603

Publisher: Haven Stone Media, 2007

Synopsis

Why did mommy decide to have a baby for another family? What does that mean? What will happen? Will our family be the same after the baby is born?These are the questions “The Kangaroo Pouch” — a 28-page, fully illustrated picture book for children — answers. Narrated by Oliver, a young kangaroo whose mother has decided to be a surrogate, “The Kangaroo Pouch” gently introduces what the process is like: why his mother decided to help another family, basic information on how a baby is made, what the pregnancy is like for Oliver and his brother Oscar, and most importantly, what happens after baby Jemima is born. Oliver learns that his mother loves him and his brother so much that she wants to help another family to experience that love too. “The Kangaroo Pouch” is the first picture book of its kind to explain the surrogacy process for the young children of surrogates. Written in 2005 by Sarah A. Phillips, a gestational carrier herself on behalf of a family member, the book underwent two years of revisions and review by several industry experts before its publication in 2007. They included a director of child and adolescent behavior in the United States, a communication and behaviour specialist in the United Kingdom, and a world-class LGBTQ surrogacy agency. This rigorous review by these professionals ensures the story answers the questions that a typical child would have and that all the words and illustrations are age-appropriate. Also, the intended parents (the gender-neutral Bouncing-Hopsalots), inclusively represent the love, hope, and wonder intended parents have when welcoming a child into their lives through surrogacy.“The Kangaroo Pouch” is for the children (ages 2-8) of carriers and explains the surrogacy process.

About this title

From the Author

The Kangaroo Pouch started off as a simple hand-drawn "book" (think stick figures drawn with a marker on plain paper and stapled on the left side ...) that I used to explain how I was going to be a surrogate for my kids' aunt and uncle. It has since gone from that humble beginning to being illustrated and sold worldwide. I never thought it would get this far, much less still be in print 12 years later! It is my hope that this book helps your family as much as it did mine. 

From the Inside Flap

The Kangaroo Pouch is a touching children's story of how one happy family can help to create another. This tale of a family created through surrogacy is a brilliant, clear understanding of what is sometimes a complex conversation for adults to share with a child.

The Kangaroo Pouch is a simple and special book that all families touched by the surrogacy process will love reading with their children. Sarah has an exciting and genuine approach in telling the story through the eyes of a surrogate's child. Surrogacy is a rewarding experience for all who participate in creating families through this special journey.

This book is a valuable resource for every family and I am thrilled to share The Kangaroo Pouch with all people involved with the surrogacy process.

Gail TaylorPresident and Founder of Growing Generations and Fertility Futures Int'l LLC

Edition details

• Publisher: Haven Stone Media
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0997394609
• ISBN 13: 9780997394603
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 28
• Illustrator: Faust Laurie A.