Popular author-illustrator Parr illustrates the rewards of family ties in this heartfelt, supportive book geared toward adopted children and their parents. In each double-page spread, Parr completes the phrase “We belong together because . . .” with poignant explanations that touch upon basic, tangible needs (“You needed a home . . . and I had [...]
Written by Debbie Schwartz, who is a source of inspiration at our adoption forum and is the Program Coordinator for Adoption Connection at Jewish Family Services of Greenwich in Connecticut.
When you think of the books you loved as a child, what images come to your mind? Many of us remember bedtime rituals that [...]
How I Became A Big Sister” is about how a little girl, who doesn’t have any siblings, becomes a big sister when her parents adopt a baby. The story is told from the point of view of the toddler, and touches on many of the concerns and fears that a child might be experiencing when [...]
All families change over time. Sometimes a baby is born, or a grown-up gets married. And sometimes a child gets placed in foster care. Children need to know that when this happens, it’s not their fault. When a child gets adopted they need to understand that they can remember and value their birth family and [...]
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