The Mommy Orphanage [Paperback]

Cheryl Wilder Krass (Author), Emily Krass (Author), Lauren Francis (Illustrator)

Book Description

The Mommy Orphanage is a charming children's book told through a conversation between a young girl and her adoptive mother. When the little girl poses the question, "What if instead of an orphanage where kids without families live, there was an orphanage where all the moms who want kids live?", the mother asks, "If you went to the Mommy Orphanage today, would you still pick me to be your mom?". At times funny, and at times touching, this book reinforces the bond between a parent and an adopted child, in an unique tale told from the child's point of view.

Editorial Reviews

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"Making sense of their adoptions takes many years for most children. This book is a unique twist on the usual adoption story. It enhances the feelings of belonging for children who were adopted, while focusing on the enduring love between mother and child - a love which transcends race, distance and biology." -- Dianne Campbell Kuchlak, Attachment and Bonding Specialist

"Check out the new children's book 'The Mommy Orphanage,' by Cheryl Wilder Krass and Emily Krass (Alexemi, $14.95). The mother-daughter team ponders a world where children visit a 'mommy orphanage' to select their parent. Emily, who was adopted from China as a baby, thought of the idea. Kudos to mom Cheryl for not only writing the book, but also for crediting her daughter as an author." -- Kelly Haramis, Chicago Tribune, July 20, 2008

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Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Alexemi Publishing (June 19, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0981595405
• ISBN-13: 978-0981595405
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.4 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,824,058 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book, June 18, 2008

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Barbara R. Hines - See all my reviews

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I have four grandchildren through international adoption ranging in age from 22 months to 9 years. I purchased this book for their Moms to read to them. My grandchildren all love the book and want it read over and over. And the illustrations are so lifelike. I hope to see many more books written by the authors.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A gift for all mothers and daughters., July 26, 2008

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EE Wilder (PA - USA) - See all my reviews

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I found this book a "fly on the wall" look at a tender moment between a mother and daughter. It gives insight to adoption through the little girls eye and would be a tender approach to the subject of adoption no matter what country the adoptee is from. I have bought a copy to donate to the children's section of our local library and plan to do so to the school library in the Fall. The illustrator did a wonderful job of capturing the tender feeling in her use of soft color. I'm glad this was recommended to me as a grandmother of an adopted child and I would like to do the same.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars heartwarming, July 25, 2008

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Luci Keeler - See all my reviews
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What a heartwarming story! This is an adorable tale which emphasizes the strong bond between mother and daughter. Although obviously written for an older child, our 2 1/2 year old enjoys the story very much. We have recommended this book to people we know who have adopted children. It's so sweet!