{"product_id":"ill-hold-you-forever-an-adoption-story-paperback","title":"I'll Hold You Forever: An Adoption Story - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDawn Marie Hooks\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eDawn Marie Hooks\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMommy, are you my real mom?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd just like that, one heartfelt question turns a countryside stroll into the sweet retelling of a child's exciting adoption journey. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eI'll Hold You Forever: An Adoption Story\u003c\/i\u003e follows a bright-eyed little girl and her mommy as they walk and talk about how they became a forever family. With gentle words and a whole lot of love, Mommy shares how she hoped, prayed, and dreamed of her daughter. She tells the story of the day they met, the joy of bringing her home, and the excitement of Adoption Day-all while reminding her daughter that yes, she is her\u003ci\u003e real\u003c\/i\u003e mom and always will be. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith charming watercolor illustrations and playful, simple text, this cozy read celebrates the beauty of adoption and the powerful bond between parent and child, while also honoring the role of the birthmother. This heartwarming picture book speaks to every child's desire to understand the unique and special story of how they came to be part of their family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten and illustrated by Dawn Marie Hooks-artist, teacher, and adoptive mom-this joyful story is inspired by real conversations with her children. A wonderful gift for adoptive families and a great addition to any classroom or library, it includes helpful notes for grown-ups about talking to children about adoption and families. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart of the Brave Little Hearts Series(R), which honors the everyday courage of children as they face life's joys, questions, and challenges.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollect all the titles: \u003cbr\u003e- \u003ci\u003eI'll Hold You Forever: An Adoption Story\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ci\u003eGrandpa Can: Hope in the Midst of Illness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ci\u003eSarah and Her Twirling Toes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ci\u003eCatching Waves: A Board, a Pig, and How a Little Girl Became a Wakesurf Champion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDawn Marie Hooks, M.S.Ed., combines her passion for children's literature and painting through writing and illustrating picture books. A former elementary teacher, Dawn lives in Vancouver, Washington, with her husband, two daughters, and a very feisty puppy named Maui.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.09 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 02, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53054865015008,"sku":"9780692361535","price":18.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/kJ27R8LfzL9780692361535.webp?v=1781304655","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/ill-hold-you-forever-an-adoption-story-paperback","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}