The Blooming chronicles the journey of a young flower, Bud, through his adoption adventure. When winter comes, Bud's parents make a loving decision to place Bud in the care of another family for his betterment. Will Bud be able to find his forever home and bloom? The Blooming is a metaphor for the adoption process that gives caregivers an icebreaker to an open, honest conversation with their children. Designed for children aged 2 - 7, this beautifully illustrated book provides a story bathed in love that champions adoption as a necessary event for the betterment of children, without demonizing their biological parents. Because of this, the book provides comfort to children having difficulties rationalizing their adoptions and provides an alternative perspective to abandonment.