Synopsis A picture book version of the song about the day a child joins an adoptive family. The color illustrations depict the parents preparing their home for the new arrival, traveling to pick up the child, and celebrating at several adoption parties. Musical notation is included.
Parents celebrate the day on which they adopted their child and continue to reassure the new addition to their family that it is wanted, loved, and very special.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1996-09-01 | | Illustrator: | Julie Paschkis |
| Size | | Height: | 11.8 in | | Width: | 8.8 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 13.6 oz |
Publisher's Note Enhanced by full-color illustrations and musical notation, the lyrics to a joyful song capture the excitement and joy of pre-adoption preparations and celebrate the special day when a child is brought home to become a new member of a family.
Industry Reviews "Paschkis's bright illustrations borrow from folk art to lend vibrancy to the celebratory mood of a book that clearly, straightforwardly, and lovingly answers a need for families built by adoption." Gordimer
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