Kids’ Book of The Day:
How I Wonder Where You Are: Recognizing Adoptee Grief (L.I.F.E.* Adventures series Book 2)
Recognizing the emotions of adoption grief and loss
Discover the emotional journey of adoption in How I Wonder Where You Are. Carla, adopted from Colombia, grapples with her emotions and feelings. Adoptees often struggle to discover their own identity while fearing the disapproval and abandonment of the adoptive parents. When assigned a family tree project at school, Carla deals with her self-acceptance and self-image as she thinks about her birth mom.
With themes of empathy and understanding, this sensitive children’s book explores the hidden grief of adoption. A heartfelt letter to parents offers essential reminders for adoptive, foster, and blended families, How I Wonder Where You Are is perfect for story time, family reading, or quiet reflection.
For fans of The One and Only Ivan, this poignant tale is a must-read. Grab your copy now and embark on Carla’s journey of discovery and love.
2023 1st Place Purple Dragonfly Book Award – Family Matters
The Purple Dragonfly Book Award Contest is a worldwide book competition celebrating stories that are original, innovative, and creative
Today’s Book of The Day is sponsored by this week’s Kids’ eBook of The Week:
The Loneliest Girl in the Universe
A surprising and gripping sci-fi thriller with a killer twist
The daughter of two astronauts, Romy Silvers is no stranger to life in space. But she never knew how isolating the universe could be until her parents’ tragic deaths left her alone on the Infinity, a spaceship speeding away from Earth.
Romy tries to make the best of her lonely situation, but with only brief messages from her therapist on Earth to keep her company, she can’t help but feel like something is missing. It seems like a dream come true when NASA alerts her that another ship, the Eternity, will be joining the Infinity.
Romy begins exchanging messages with J, the captain of the Eternity, and their friendship breathes new life into her world. But as the Eternity gets closer, Romy learns there’s more to J’s mission than she could have imagined. And suddenly, there are worse things than being alone….