Adopting the Forgotten: Little Souls Big Bonds

A signed copy of Adopting the Forgotten: Little Souls, Big Bonds invites readers into a tender collection of forgotten childhood photographs—and the extraordinary bonds between children and the animals they loved.

Some of these children have names and stories that have disappeared with time. Others are remembered only through a photograph: a small hand wrapped around a beloved pet, a faithful dog at a child’s side, a kitten nestled in a lap, or a treasured companion captured in a fleeting moment of childhood wonder.

Rescued from antique shops, flea markets, estate sales, online collections, and family albums, these photographs have traveled across generations and miles to find their way into these pages. Though we may never know the names of every child or the stories behind every image, each photograph offers a glimpse into a world of innocence, companionship, curiosity, and unconditional love.

These forgotten moments remind us that some of life’s most meaningful relationships begin in childhood—and that the bonds we form with animals can remain in our hearts long after the years have passed.

As you turn the pages, you may find yourself remembering the little person you once were, the animals who shared your childhood, and the simple moments that shaped who you became.

Some photographs preserve a face. Others preserve a feeling. These preserve a bond.

Official Release Date: September 12 Expect shipments Fall 2026 / 3-6 weeks from your order date