Choosing Rose

Not all families look the same and that's what makes them beautiful.

In Choosing Rose, young Rose begins to notice that her family is a little different. While many of her friends have a mommy and a daddy, Rose has just her mama. Curious and thoughtful, she asks the big question: Why don't I have a daddy?

Through gentle, heartfelt conversations, Rose's mama shares the story of how their family was made with intention, courage, and an unshakable love. She explains that every family has its own unique story, and theirs began with a very special choice: the decision to become a mom all on her own.

This warm and empowering picture book helps children of Single Moms by Choice (SMBC) feel proud, secure, and deeply loved. It opens the door for important conversations about family diversity, donor conception, and the many ways families are formed.

Beautifully illustrated and written with compassion, Choosing Rose is more than just a bedtime story it's a celebration of unconditional love and the unbreakable bond between mother and child. Perfect for read-aloud moments, classroom discussions, or as a comforting gift for a child who is beginning to ask questions about their family story.

Themes & Benefits:

Celebrates family diversity and inclusion

Encourages self-esteem and belonging for children in nontraditional families

Provides gentle, age-appropriate language for explaining donor conception and single parenthood

Strengthens parent-child connection through storytelling

Whether you are a single mom by choice, navigating donor conception, or simply want to teach your child that families are built in many beautiful ways, Choosing Rose is a heartfelt resource you'll return to again and again.

Perfect for:

Children ages 3-8

Single Moms by Choice and their children

Parents and caregivers seeking diverse and inclusive children's literature

Therapists, fertility clinics, and educators supporting family diversity

Choosing Rose is an invitation to celebrate the love that builds a family because every child's story is worth telling, and every family's story is worth honoring.