Nutmeg Gets Adopted - Softcover

Judith Foxon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1873868995 ISBN 13: 9781873868997

Publisher: British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF), 2001

Synopsis

This classic children's book has helped many adopted children to understand their situation and what has happened to them. It sensitively explores the adoption process, from a child's point of view.

Nutmeg gets Adopted tells the story of three squirrels who have to leave their birth parents, are moved into a foster family, and then to a new mum and dad who adopt them. It is intended to be read to or with children by their own social worker, their current carers or adoptive parents. Guidelines offer suggestions as to how the book can be best used with children.

Children separated from their birth parents need practical help to explore and understand some of the painful memories they will have of their early life. This book, and the other five books in the series, provides that help.

About this title

Review:

carefully structured to bring up lots of issues...will help children understand and explore some of their early life experiences. --Adoption Today

Synopsis:

Full colour illustrated story about a little squirrel who gets adopted when his birth mother is unable to keep him and his siblings safe This book tells the story of Nutmeg, a small red squirrel, and his younger sister and brother who go to live with a new family when their mother is unable to look after them and keep them safe even though she loves them. It offers a practical way in which to help children explore and understand some of the very painful memories that they will have of their early life and may help to dispel the feelings of guilt and responsibility which so many children in the care system carry. A comprehensive set of practice guidelines accompanying this story will help parents and professionals working with children who may be bewildered, upset and angry, to come to terms with their family situation and adjust to a new life.

About this edition

• Publisher: British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF)
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1873868995
• ISBN 13: 9781873868997
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 24
• Illustrator: Sarah Rawlings