The Band Family - Children's Book
The Band Family
8.5 x 8.5 inch hardcover picture book
28 pages
Full-color illustrations with a soft, watercolor-style background
Designed for young children ages 3-6 and family reading
Available for purchase on Amazon in May, 2026
About the Story
Join Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Violin, and Drum as they discover how to make beautiful music together.
Explores what it means to find your place and feel like you belong, even though every family is different - but they all fit "just right”
Gentle, age appropriate “tones” of adoption are woven throughout the story—connection, identity, and acceptance
Includes two pages of simple, age-appropriate conversation starter questions designed to help guide meaningful discussions between children and parents or caregivers
About the Author
Written by the Founder and CEO of Rhode to Adoption, Janelle “JC” Roussel.
JC lives in Rhode Island with her family and three spoiled dogs.
Along with her advocacy for children and families, JC is also a professional drummer specializing in musical theater.

