The Best Single Mom in the World: How I Was Adopted (Concept Books (Albert Whitman)) (Library Binding)

by Mary Zisk (Author) "My mom is the best mom in the world..." (more)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
reS-K-A parent and child share in the telling of the mother's work with an agency to find "a child to adopt, to love, and take care of forever"; her trip across the sea to meet the birth mother, who "wanted the best for you, but she couldn't take care of you"; and bringing her daughter home. Although there is no father, there is a grandfather to bond with and an African-American best friend. Life is good and everyone is happy, especially the little girl, who clearly adores her mother. The story is somewhat didactic and the smiling characters of different ethnicities and ages are too obvious and ever present. Still, it is well told and has charm. The illustrations are especially engaging with brightly colored, patchwork scenes framed in various muted tones. Every inch of space is alive with cheerful colors depicting birds, flowers, cozy rooms, and smiling faces. The book is best for sharing one-on-one or for use with small groups in a themed lesson.

Marlene Gawron, Orange County Library, Orlando, FL

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"...it is well told and has charm. The illustrations are especially engaging with brightly colored, patchwork scenes...." -- School Library Journal, January 2002

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company (September 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0807506664
• ISBN-13: 978-0807506660
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #505,580 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars thank you ms. zisk, May 29, 2002

By	Roni L. Farfalla (Ridgewood, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

I am a single mom of an adopted child. I had not really told my daughter the story of how we became a family. I happened on this book by accident, and it has become our before bed story. My daughter loves the story of how Anna and her Mom became a family. Although our story is not exactly the same it has gotten us to tell our story after we read the book. Jamie loves to look at the vibrant pictures and imagine they are pictures of us.

So thank you Ms. Zisk for your wonderful story.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars But Something Was Missing-Me!, February 5, 2002

By	"psobrien" (Saddle River, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This colorful picture book is about the need a woman has for a child and the child's need for a parent. Both are united in love and through adoption. I would recommend this book to anyone who would like their child to understand the love shared by adoption.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect - Just what i was looking for!, December 16, 2004

By	Heidi Neumann (WEST PERTH, WA Australia) - See all my reviews

The perfect story to share with your adopted child - especially those adopting internationally. A heart warming story to share with your child.