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\"My whole inspiration really was for every family that had a hard time, you know, creating their family or expanding their family,\" she continued. \"And just wanting to give the little guys a conversation starter and helping parents and families give the space to have the conversation about some families that they know, or their own families, and that they’re looking forward to the new addition -- that they’re welcoming the new addition, they love the new addition and they’re celebrating that new addition.\"

Union also revealed that her mom -- who started adopting kids in her 60s and is now 73 years old, with preteens and teens in the house -- was one of the inspirations behind the book.

\"There’s not a lot of literature -- certainly not a lot of children's literature -- that celebrates a family like hers,\" the actress concluded.

\"Welcome to the Party\" is out now.

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