Mika and the Baby Seed: A Story for Embryo Donation Families

Mika and the Baby Seed is a story told through the eyes of 11-year-old Mika, whose family was created through embryo donation. Mika shares her own family story and guides young readers through understanding embryo donation, including what an embryo is, how embryo donation works, and what it means to be connected to other families through embryo donation. This book speaks directly to children conceived through embryo donation — and to the children of embryo donors as well — offering a rare story that honors both sides of the embryo donation journey. Whether a family was built through directed or non-directed embryo donation, single parenthood, LGBTQ+ family building, or other forms of third-party reproduction, Mika and the Baby Seed creates a welcoming space where every child can see their embryo donation story reflected and celebrated. Through Mika's own illustrations, the book brings to life the many beautiful forms a family can take. Young readers are invited to explore an age-appropriate understanding of genetics — including what it means to share genetics in this unique way — with clarity, pride and curiosity. Throughout the story, Mika poses questions in hopes of prompting meaningful conversations between children and their parents. These prompts are designed to open the door to clear, honest, and evolving conversations — the kind that helps children feel secure, seen, and celebrated in who they are, so that young readers will have a deeper understanding of how embryo donation fits into their own family story. The book also includes a Parents' Guide written by Mika's mom, Maya — a psychotherapist specializing in reproductive medicine and alternative family building. The guide gives parents practical support, tools and language for navigating these conversations with confidence, whether their child is just beginning to ask questions or is ready to explore their story more deeply. Mika and the Baby Seed is ideal for: Children born through embryo donation or other forms of donor conception Children of embryo donors Families created through single parenthood or LGBTQ+ family building Parents navigating third-party reproduction conversations with young children Educators, therapists, and reproductive medicine professionals seeking inclusive resources While this book specifically explores embryo donation, it is a wonderful addition to any child's home library that celebrates family building, donor conception, and unique family forms. Wherever a child's story begins, Mika and the Baby Seed reminds them that their family is something to be proud of.
ASIN: B0H4Q9QLPQ
VSKU: BVV.B0H4Q9QLPQ.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Grobel, Maya|Moskin, Mika Grobel
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.