A favorite of many open adoption families, "Megan's Birthday Tree" tells the story of a little girl being reassured of her first mother's love for her. Her first mom, Kendra, planted a tree when Megan was born, and each year on Megan's birthday Kendra decorates the growing tree and sends a picture to Megan. When Megan learns that Kendra is moving to a new city, she worries that Kendra will forget about her without the tree to remind her. The story follows Megan as she searches for ways to replace the tree, and culminates with her sharing her fears with Kendra and being assured of their bond.

An excellent book for any family involved in an open adoption, this could be comforting for children in closed or semi-open adoptions as well. The story focuses on Megan and her relationship with Kendra, with the adoptive parents playing a supportive, but minor role. Megan has complex feelings about her adoption appropriate to her age.

Ages 4-10. The characters are Causasian. Megan's first father is not mentioned.