Maybe Days: A Book for Children in Foster Care [Paperback]

Jennifer Wilgocki (Author), Marcia Kahn Wright (Author), Alissa Imre Geis (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Will I live with my parents again? Will I stay with my foster parents forever? For children in foster care, the answer to many questions is often "maybe." Maybe Days addresses the questions, feelings, and concerns these children most often face. Honest and reassuring, it also provides basic information that children want and need to know, including the roles of various people in the foster care system and whom to ask for help. An extensive afterword for adults caring for foster children describes the child's experience, underscores the importance of open communication, and outlines a variety of ways to help children adjust to the "maybe days"- and to thrive.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Magination Pr; 1 edition (February 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557988021
• ISBN-13: 978-1557988027
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #47,799 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #28 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Family Life > Orphans & Foster Homes

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47 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely on the mark!, April 11, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Maybe Days: A Book for Children in Foster Care (Paperback)

This book covers every issue that you will encounter in the typical foster care setting. I can not recommend this book strongly enough. It should be given out as a textbook at training sessions. Nothing we were told or personal experiences that were related to us in training cover what is going to happen with your first placement to your 10th. Do not hesitate to purchase this book and copies for anyone you know that is or wants to be a foster parent. Of course it won't solve the problems that you encounter unless you have lots of patience, understanding and maturity.

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just Like It Is!!!, March 7, 2002

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Diane Davis (Madison, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maybe Days: A Book for Children in Foster Care (Hardcover)

A great book for explaining to children exactly what the "system" involves. I highly recommend foster parents and their foster children to read and discuss this book together. It covers every frustration and question a foster child has. It also has some very valuable information for foster parents. I plan on getting one for everyone of my foster children.

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Treasured in our home, November 15, 2005

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GroovyGirl177 (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maybe Days: A Book for Children in Foster Care (Paperback)

This book has been invaluable to children who have been in our care. We read it to/with each new child, who seems refreshed & relieved after hearing it. We often re-read it...& refer to it when tough, unanswerable questions arise. In fact, the kids here now can identify when they are asking a question that is currently unanswerable...& they'll all chime in, "Maybe Days!" with a smile. I'm not suggesting that this book fixes problems. I'm saying that it helps the kids cope with the loose ends & unanswered questions.

BRAVO!