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[quote=Kiwimom]Hi there,

We have been in the adoption process for the last six months and this week have been selected by an incredibly brave girl who is due in January.  We have two biological sons 4 and 19 months.  We obviously haven't told the boys yet...we do talk a lot about when the new baby comes 'one day' and he is aware (and does ask can he get a sister) that we will have another baby.

I have brought every book I can find on the market but they all seem focused on the adopted child and helping her find her place in the world, and advice for the adopted parents.  But I cannot seem to find anything to help my four year old get prepared.  He loves the movie Babe and thinks it is a great idea the dog adopts the pig and calls her Mom.

Does anyone know of any other books / movies / connections for us?  I am trying not to overthink it as I know he will probably be so accepting and OK.  We are also white and this little girl we are getting is African American.  I am thinking of telling the boys (well our four year old) in the new year they are getting a sister (she is due January 22) which would give him two -ish weeks for something concrete.

Thanks in advance  :D 
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