Miles Comes Home
A joyful and heartwarming celebration of LGBTQ families, adoption, kindness, and love!
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.
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.
"In cheerful and expressive illustrations, readers see that it’s okay for men to cry, being bad at ice-skating is still a whole lot of fun, and an attentive sister finds a unique way to welcome Miles. 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
"... a joyous depiction of the good that adoptive and foster families can bring into the world, shared through the lens of a child who might have many conflicting emotions about a big, unforgettable moment that will change his life."
Booklist
"Miles Comes Home gives us much-needed representation by showing us an older child adopted from foster care by a same-sex couple. Brannen's spare text and lively dialogue gently show us how Miles gradually comes to feel a part of his new family, for example, when he asks Michelle to paint him into a picture she is drawing. Her words work beautifully in tandem with Forrest Burdett's expressive illustrations to create a highly recommended title that should find a welcome place in many homes and libraries." Mombian