<DIV>This book takes one element of <I>The Great Big Book of Families</I> ? the arrival of new members into a family ? and explores all the different ways a baby or child can become part of the clan, including natural birth within a nuclear family, adoption, fostering, same-sex parents, and many other aspects of bringing babies or children home. Following in the approach of the <I>Great Big Book</I> series, <I>Welcome to the Family</I> includes 12 double spreads, each exploring one theme, and lots of humor, jokes, and fun along the way. A unique information book, <I>Welcome to the Family</I> spreads an important and positive message: every family is different and every family is equally valid and special, no matter how or when their children arrive.</DIV>