ABC Adoption & Me: A Multicultural Picture Book (Revised & Reillustrated) - Softcover

Swift, Gayle; Swift, Casey; Blauvelt, Wesley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1733659749 ISBN 13: 9781733659741

Publisher: Gayle Swift, 2019

Synopsis

The original version of this book launched in 2013. It earned many awards. Adoptive families report that it helps them explore and discuss adoption with their littles, in a way that kids felt supported and that also deepened their connection. This revised version reflects the latest in professional understanding of the complexity of adoption, the challenges of young adoptees, and the conversations and strategies that draw families together in support of one another. Wesley Blauvelt's illustrations are evocative and compelling.

ABC, Adoption & Me (Revised and Re-illustrated) will deepen understanding of what it means to be an adoptive family. It will provide teaching moments that bring families closer, connected in truth, compassion, and joy. The book includes a parental guide to assist parents in mastering a nurturing approach to adoption complexity. ABC, Adoption & Me (Revised and Re-illustrated) introduces the concept of Adoption Attunement, a strategy for parents and professionals that outlines the best ways to connect and support adoptees, adoptive families, and first families.

About this title

About the Authors

Co-founder of Growing Intentional Families Together, LLC, Adoption Attuned Coaching Certification course; adoptive parent; former foster parent

B.A. in Elementary Education, a Masters in Educational Technology with a focus on Digital Learning and Teaching, and a Specialist degree in Instructional Technology and an Ed.D. also in Instructional Technology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Gayle Swift
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1733659749
• ISBN 13: 9781733659741
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 38