Last updated March 10, 2026

Every family has an origin story.

Yours deserves to be a beautiful book.

A Whimbel adoption story book preserves your family's unique journey as a beautifully illustrated children's keepsake — answering 'how did I become part of this family?' with warmth and love.

What makes this book special

The journey to adoption is filled with moments that deserve to be remembered — the decision, the waiting, the first meeting, the day you became a family. A Whimbel adoption story book preserves that extraordinary chapter in a way your child can hold, read, and revisit whenever they need to feel how wanted they were.

  • Tells your unique adoption story with warmth and sensitivity
  • Your child sees themselves in the illustrations — looking like them, not a generic avatar
  • Answers "how did I become part of this family?" in a way a child can understand
  • A keepsake that grows with them — meaningful at 3, powerful at 13

Why it matters

Someday they'll ask how they came to be yours. When they do, you'll hand them this book — and they'll see the answer in every page.

Children who have access to their adoption narrative from an early age develop a stronger sense of identity and belonging.

Dr. David BrodzinskyProfessor of Clinical Psychology, Rutgers University

Learn more: Child Welfare Information Gateway — Adoption

Create Your Adoption Story

$5 to preview. $45 for the hardcover keepsake.

Frequently asked questions

How sensitive is the storytelling?

Deeply. We follow your lead on what to include. The story is crafted with the child as the audience — warm, affirming, and age-appropriate. You control every detail.

Can I include the journey before we met our child?

Yes. Many families include the waiting period, the preparations, and the emotions leading up to the day they met their child. The story starts wherever you want it to.

Is this appropriate for young children?

Absolutely. The language is crafted for the age you specify. For very young children, the focus is on love, belonging, and family — concepts they intuitively understand.