W.I.S.E. Up! Powerbook (Paperback)

~ Marilyn Schoettle (Author) "Well, that's what happens to me..." (more)
Key Phrases: adoption story, Angry Embarrassed Confused Scared

Product Details

• Paperback: 30 pages
• Publisher: Center for Adoption Support and Education, Inc. (May 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971173206
• ISBN-13: 978-0971173200
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #141,489 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great tool for empowering youth!, October 29, 2001

By	Susan (Virginia) - See all my reviews

Children sometimes find themselves in awkward situations with their peers or even with insensitive adults, when issues of personal history arise. W.I.S.E. Up! provides the answer. This book teaches children (and their parents, too) how to manage intrusive questions about adoption and a child's background. Four types of responses, from walking away to educating the questioner, are presented for the child's consideration. Through role play and examples, it encourages the child to make his/her own decision about how to respond. It empowers them! A terrific book for children aged 6 to 16 !!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I wish there were more like this, November 15, 2004

By	Three Chick Mom (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews

My eight year old loved this book. After reading this book this book with me, she asked me to please buy the whole series. I wish that there was a W.I.S.E UP series of books. I especially like the fact that the book is designed to be read with your child. The book encouraged my daughter to share her thoughts about adoption with me instead of hiding her feelings in her journal.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars W.I.S.E. Up!, October 2, 2001

By	Michelle Costello (Arlington, VA) - See all my reviews

This is a great tool for parents and their children who are adopted. W.I.S.E. Up! is a book that helps children answer questions about adoption! I have worked in the adoption community for 3 years and haven't seen a more successful program. W.I.S.E. Up! empowers children that are adopted to handle any question about adoption.