I'll Hold You Forever: An Adoption Story

by Dawn Marie Hooks (Illustrator), Dawn Marie Hooks

Overview

"Mommy, are you my real mom?"

Mommy answers her young daughter's question by telling her child the story of her adoption. Soon, the child is reassured that her mom is real and will hold her forever.

Through charming watercolor illustrations and clear, simple text, this picture book shows the beauty of adoption and the warmth of a mother's love, while honoring the role of the birthmother. It speaks to the desire of each child to know their own unique and exciting story of being a new baby in the family.

Written by Dawn Marie Hooks, adoptive mom and teacher, this is a fantastic book for adoptive families and an important story for all ALL preschool through third grade children learning about families. The last page includes suggestions for parents and teachers on how to talk to children about adoption.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780692361535
Publisher:	Paper Moon Publications
Publication date:	01/02/2015
Pages:	34
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Dawn Marie Hooks, M.S.Ed., combines her passion for children's literature and painting through writing and illustrating picture books. A former elementary teacher, Dawn lives in Vancouver, Washington, with her husband, two daughters, and a very feisty puppy named Maui.