The Whole Me [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Ellen K. Baron (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 30, 2005 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

"Foster and adopted children often feel that no one else has shared their experiences and feelings. When they find that they are not alone, it makes their challenges easier to handle. If they also learn tools for handling those challenges, they are strengthened.""Baron's book is a gift of empowerment for children in the difficult transition to adoption from foster care. THE WHOLE ME lets children know that others may feel both sad and happy or worried and hopeful as they enter adoptive families. Most importantly, Baron's story demonstrates how it helps for children to talk with adults about those mixed feelings so that they can make sense of their challenges and continue to move forward in life" (Marilyn Schoettle, author of the "W.I.S.E.UP!" Powerbook)"As a child welfare advocate, Baron has captured through story, with the full-bodied illustrations of Goldfine, the losses children experience on their journey to permanency. A must for children ages 6-12 who have been in the foster care system. A wonderful resource for both parents and adoptive children." (Debbie B. Riley, Executive Director, Center for Adoption Support and Education)"At last! A book that sensitively and accurately expresses the feelings of children adopted from foster care. Therapists and parents will appreciate having this treasure to use with children." (Madeline Krebs, MSW, Clinical Social Worker)"As the parent of twelve children, and the foster parent of numerous children, eight of whom joined our family through adoption, I applaud Baron's sensitivity, insightfulness and compassionate look at our children's plight through the foster care system into adoption. This book has been so helpful in engaging my children in conversations about their experiences and memories. Hurrah for this wonderful book to which my family can honestly relate." (Kathleen O. Dugan, adoptive and foster parent)

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 36 pages
• Publisher: Xlibris Corporation; illustrated edition edition (July 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401069991
• ISBN-13: 978-1401069995
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,848,760 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT FOR OLDER CHILD ADOPTIONS, November 15, 2009

By 

Ellen Baron "author of THE WHOLE ME" (Crofton, MD USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: The Whole Me (Paperback)

THIS IS A GREAT BOOK TO READ TO ADOPTED CHILDREN WHO HAVE MEMORIES OF FOSTER AND BIRTH PARENTS. GOOD TO USE TO START DISCUSSIONS WITH YOUR CHILD ABOUT THEIR PAST AND TO MAKE THEM FEEL POSITIVE ABOUT THEMSELVES AND WHO THEY ARE.