Surrounded by Love - (Open Adoption Stories) by Allison Olson (Hardcover)
About this item
Highlights
- This modern take on the "where did you come from" adoption book celebrates open adoption.
- Benjamin Franklin Award (New Voice Children-Y/A) 2023 3rd Winner
- 4-7 Years
- 8.5" x 8.5" Hardcover
- 38 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Family
- Series Name: Open Adoption Stories
Description
About the Book
This modern take on the "where did you come from" adoption book celebrates open adoption.
Book Synopsis
This modern take on the "where did you come from" adoption book celebrates open adoption. Through words and illustrations, the characters express the immense amount of love that everyone involved in the process has for the adoptee.
Review Quotes
"A heartening tale that's ideal for young adoptees and their families." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Stories like this are why I co-founded American Adoptions ... 30 years ago." -- Scott Mars, Adoptee, Co-Founder of American Adoptions
"...this book sends a clear and tender message about the beauty of open adoption." -- Lorri Antosz Benson, Birth Mom, Author
"... a welcome addition to the libraries of families formed through adoption." -- Abbie Goldberg Ph.D, Open Adoption Advocate, Professor of Psychology and Author
"I hope Surrounded by Love is read ... by prospective adoptive parents to encourage more openness in adoption." -- Brooke Randolph LMHC LPCC-S, Adoptive Parent, Adoption Therapy Specialist
"I spoke out about being a birth mother because I wanted to see any "shame" erased. You are helping to make that happen [through this book]!" -- Faith Ireland, Birth Mom, Justice Washington Supreme Court (Ret.)
"... a wonderful celebration of uniting two families together through open adoption." -- Sara Silvestri, MD, Adoptive Parent, The Adoption Doc, LLC
"Books such as this are helping to shine a light on the diversity behind the word "family"." -- Amanda Reno, Reunited Birth Sister, Genetic Genealogist & Founder of AdvanceDNA
"... I think it is a great tool for helping a child understand adoption." -- Melanie Leal, Adoption Specialist, LMSW, LCPAA
"... a sweet story and a must-have for adoptive families." -- Pat Wahler, Co-Author of Midnight the One-Eyed Cat
"... full of heart and warmth, the kind of story that makes you feel cozy and filled with love." - Pikasho Deka, Readers' Favorite (5 Stars)