{"product_id":"the-band-family-janelle-roussel-9798995563716","title":"The Band Family","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet Drum \"tap tap\", a little instrument searching to belong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a cozy coffee shop, Piano \"plink plink\" and Guitar \"pluck pluck\" love making music together. As their band begins to grow, new instruments join-each bringing their own unique sound. But something still feels missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Drum \"tap tap\" enters the story, everything begins to change. Though Drum loves music, joining the band isn't easy. Feeling different and unsure, Drum wonders, \u003cem\u003eWhat if I don't belong?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith encouragement, kindness, and a little courage, Drum discovers that being different might be exactly what the band needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Band Family\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heartwarming and engaging story where gentle adoption \"tones\" are woven throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- belonging and finding your place\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- the beauty of differences\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- how families can grow in unique and meaningful ways\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- adoption, inclusion, and connection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- every child's unique voice and \"sound\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBonus: Conversation Starters Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the end of the book, you'll find \u003cstrong\u003etwo full pages of simple, age-appropriate conversation starters\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to help parents and caregivers explore topics like belonging, identity, and family in a natural and supportive way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese guided questions turn reading into connection-helping children feel heard, understood, and valued.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for children ages \u003cstrong\u003e3-6\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Band Family\u003c\/em\u003e is an ideal read-aloud for families of all kinds, as well as classrooms, libraries, and professionals supporting diverse family experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause in the end, it's our differences that help us fit \"just right.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eJanelle \"JC\" Roussel is an adoption professional with over 30 years of experience supporting children and families. She is the founder of Rhode to Adoption, a licensed adoption agency in Rhode Island. She is also a professional drummer, bringing her love of music and storytelling together in \u003cem\u003eThe Band Family\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Janelle Roussel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798995563716\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rhode to Adoption\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 30\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.68lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25d","brand":"Janelle Roussel","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48874728980735,"sku":"9798995563716","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-band-family-janelle-roussel-9798995563716","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}