My New Family: A First Look at Adoption

by Pat Thomas

Children are sometimes upset to discover that they have been adopted. This book helps them understand how lucky they are to have to have loving, adoptive parents--and how lucky their parents are to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764124617
• ISBN13: 9780764124617
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 9.6" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

My New Family

This is a great book for families created by adoption, or for information to children that want to know what adoption is about. I would rate this book for children 7 and up, it was a little over the heads of my 3 and 4 year olds. We'll save it and bring it out later!

especially good for foster to adopt children

This book is great because it actually talks about the birth mother and how she might not be able to care for a baby. It also talks about foster parents. I like the fact that is shows adults and children both having sad moments. Some books are so sugary sweet that they paint an unrealistic portrait of what adopted children feel. If I were a wealthy lady, I would buy a copy for every child who goes through our Department of Human Services Child Protection department. I've since bought copies for other people I know who have adopted after fostering.

Adoption book

The book is a smart look at adoption, able to be read to a child to understand why he/she was adopted.