Mama's Wish / Daughter's Wish [Hardcover]

Debbie Blackington (Author), Brynne Blackington (Author), Xiaolan Z. Sommer (Translator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2004

Somewhere in the world there was a woman who wanted to be a mother but she didn't have a child to love...Somewhere in the world there was a child wishing for a family and to be taken home.

"Mama's Wish/Daughter's Wish" are two stories told by both the woman and the child of how their wishes take them on a miraculous journey, a journey of making their two stories into one.

With gentle illustrations and language a child can understand, "Mama's Wish" is a story for all ages that shows how much an adopted child is waited for and wanted. "Daughter's Wish", told by a 4 year old of her wait for a new family, tells how wonderful it is to be chosen.

A Chinese Proverb states that there is an invisible red thread that connects those destined to meet, regardless of time, place or circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle, but never break. In "Mama's Wish/Daughter's Wish", the thread of love between mother and child weaves throughout the book with Chinese translation so their story can be shared around the world, for all families and those who wait.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Mama's Wish/Daughter's Wish" is a universal picture of what adoption is truly about - love. -- Julia, College Student, age 20, adopted from Korea

"Mama's Wish/Daughter's Wish" is the best explanation of adoption for children yet. -- Helen, adoptive parent, daughter from China

I love this book - right down to the symbolic red ribbon that flows throughout both stories, forever linking them. -- Val, adoptive parent, daughter from Russia

About the Author

Debbie Blackington has a B.A. in Mass Communication and Interdisciplinary Film from Purdue University, an M.S. in Telecommunications from Syracuse University, and more recently, a BFA in Computer Animation from Ringling School of Art and Design. She has also taken classes in children's books.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Pebbleton Press (September 2004)
• ISBN-10: 0976001101
• ISBN-13: 978-0976001102
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,410,848 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mama & daughter adoption story - a new classic!!!!, June 25, 2005

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KSL "emma-and-me" (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mama's Wish / Daughter's Wish (Hardcover)

This is a really unique story written first by a mom for a daughter, and then the daughter added to their story. The Mom added things that all parents who adopt from a International country go though, the mountains of paperwork, has a few pages on what might happen a CCAA Matching room, getting the Fed Ex package with information on the newest member of the family.Staring at your photo, and sharing it with everyone family, friends and even strangers!There is a cute page sitting down in front of an already over flowing suitcase with items still needed to fit into that already packed suitcase! There are few pages on while we where in China shopping, getting your passport, medical exam and consulate appointment, that long plane ride home! Then you flip the book over it's the daugther's turn to add her little part of the story, which is really cute.

What is also nice about this book is that each page is also translated in Mandarin on what looks like a red 1 inch ribbon.The illustrations are very simple. This is a really special book and should be among one of the adoption classics!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We love this book!, January 24, 2007

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Mom in Kansas City, MO - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mama's Wish / Daughter's Wish (Hardcover)

My 4-year-old daughter, adopted from China, loves this book. We read it at least once a week. I think we both feel this is our story, lovingly told by another single mom and her adopted daughter. Highly recommended!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for overseas adoption, May 30, 2007

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Ashley Humphrey-cook (Traverse City, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mama's Wish / Daughter's Wish (Hardcover)

I purchased this book as a gift for my friend, who is a single parent, and her 3 year old daughter, adopted from Hunan, China. The story mirrored their own experience with the overseas adoption process (wishing and waiting), and brought tears to my friend's eyes (and mine). The 'flip' story which was told by the author's daughter was priceless! What an incredible story of the love between parent(s) and child. Great gift and a terrific book to add to any child's collection.