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 Beautiful Story May 30, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
The author addresses so many issues that adopted children, and their parents, will encounter. One issue that hit home with us is discussed when Rosie asks why she looks different than her adoptive parents. Well, our children are from Eastern Europe and they also have wondered why their skin colour is different from ours. The beauty of this story is that the children are captivated by Rosie the Beagle and the message she shares. Having the children gain an understanding of these sensitive issues can only better our relationship with them.
Great book about all sides of adoption May 25, 2007
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
My husband and I just love this book. Our daughter is not yet 3, so it's not really for her yet, although she does love to look at the pictures when we read it to her. We love the fact that Rosie's parents encourage her to ask all sorts of questions about her adoption, the tough questions that Rosie asks, and the honest, loving answers her parents provide. Highly recommend.
Great adoption book May 17, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
We bought this book to help explain adoption to our nieces and nephew but the book turned out to be a great book for us. It may be a bit to advanced for young children but it is a great book to help an older adopted child feel better about thier adoption.
One of my favorites! March 20, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I really like this book. It explains adoption in very child-friendly terms, and addresses some of the common concerns that adopted children have. While acknowledging the differences between family members, it also stresses the ways that they are alike.br /br /Christine Mitchell, author and illustrator of Welcome Home, Forever Child Welcome Home, Forever Child: A Celebration of Children Adopted as Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Beyond
 Good February 7, 2007
Rosie is adopted by a family with different coloring than her own hair. This book expresses some of the anxiety that adopted children may feel such as anger and sadness at their birth parents and adoption parents. Being an adoptive mother, I felt that a little more positive spin could have been placed on the story. There are only one or two pages of happiness for the adoptive family. I recommend reading with the time to share and explore all elements of this story with your child.
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