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"The sun shone bright the day we met you"--and it continues to radiate its warmth throughout this unadorned tale of an adoption. Eager to pick up their new baby, the parents-to-be describe their preparations and purchases: "We bought diapers and pajamas . . . so you would be dry and warm." Friends and neighbors share the excitement by providing a quilt and a cradle; Grandpa brings reassurance in the form of a teddy bear. When the happy couple hold their smiling infant for the first time at the book's conclusion, the joy is almost palpable. Designed to be read aloud to an adopted child, Koehler's first picture book addresses an important issue in a loving, direct style. Her pastel crayon drawings, bordered in warm yellows, oranges and greens, strike the perfect note of childlike innocence. Ages 2-5.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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Adoptive parents narrate the loving preparations made for the day they took their child home. The story begins simply, with the phone call that notifies them of the baby's arrival, and ends with the joy of seeing their child: "The minute we saw you we knew that we loved you." Pastel crayon close-ups of objects illustrate the straightforward story very well. Younger children will like the cradle, teddy bear, and tiny clothes named in the story. The text is easy enough for beginning readers, and the short sentences are set in unusally large type and fit nicely into the illustrations. Adopted children love to hear their homecoming stories over and over, and this is a perfect book to encourge such retellings. Pastel-colored borders on each page, homey objects outlined in black, and dancing suns glowing on the endpapers communicate the delight of "the day we met you." It is difficult to think of any adoptive family who would not like this book. Waiting for Hannah (Greenwillow, 1989) by Marisabina Russo and Waiting for Noah (Harper, 1990) by Shulamith Levey Oppenheim, both about anticipating the birth of a child, make fine companions to this excellent picture book about adoption. --Anna Biagioni Hart, Sherwood Regional Library, Alexandria, VA
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 4-8
  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Aladdin (May 1, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0689809646
  • ISBN-13: 978-0689809644
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 7.4 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #109,998 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Loving shower gift for adoptive parents, June 16, 2001
By Carol Watkins "Psychiatrist" (Baltimore, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This is my favorite book about adoption. I found myself in tears when I finished the book. The text is simple but speaks directly to the heart. The parents narrate all the concrete steps they took the day they receive the call to pick up their new baby. The crayon illustrations convey a beautiful sense of warmth and love. Both children and adults will find themselves drawn to the purity of expression in both writing and illustrations.

Carol E. Watkins, M.D.

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Day We Met You, April 20, 2000
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This book closely mirrored our own adoption experience. Family and friends were a big part and the book includes it in a very simple and friendly way. I love it and my daughter loves it.
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An infant adoption story told in simple language., October 17, 1998
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This is story is simple and beautifully written. It is a wonderful way to introduce the concept of adoption to the very youngest adoptees.
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4.0 out of 5 stars good adoption book
i got this for my 2 year old son who is adopted. he likes reading it and looking at the pictures. it's VERY basic though (one sentence to a page and only about 10 pages long) but... Read more
Published 6 months ago by saavyshopper

4.0 out of 5 stars Adoption book "The Day We Met You"
We like this book. Our 7 1/2 yr old loves books and loves to read so we cannot make many negative comments about any book. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Veronica L. Myers

1.0 out of 5 stars Very materialistic book. Not really adoption oriented.
This book talks about what kind of pajamas were bought, room decorations, carseats, mobiles, quilts, diapers, pacifiers, flowers, wind chimes... all materialistic items. Read more
Published 18 months ago by SkyGirlUAL

5.0 out of 5 stars explaining adoption
The illustrations were wonderful. The tone and sentiment in this little story explains adoption in terms that a chld can understand. Read more
Published 20 months ago by O. Inman

3.0 out of 5 stars Dissapointed
I will have to admit I was a little dissapointed in this book. It is mainly for domestic adoption and we are adopting internationally.
Published on September 27, 2007 by J. Tranquill

2.0 out of 5 stars The Day we Met You
This book is a lot more specific to a very unprepared family than I would have hoped. I think most adoptive parents have something before they get on the list- a carseat, crib or... Read more
Published on September 3, 2007 by adoptive mom

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice moments
I've enjoyed reading this book to our daughter. It's very simple and to the point, and though the details do not match our experience to the letter, it definitely communicates our... Read more
Published on June 12, 2007 by Happy mom

5.0 out of 5 stars What do people expect?
I do not understand what people expect? This book was one of teh best (and we bought many) books to help my daughter understan dteh adoption process - it was teh only one which... Read more
Published on March 4, 2007 by Amit Vyas

4.0 out of 5 stars Great to see a children's book on Domestic Adoption
The majority of the children's books I find seem to focus on international adoption. This book met my needs much better. Read more
Published on October 16, 2006 by In2why

4.0 out of 5 stars Mostly for domestic adoption
This a very generic story, but it does seem to be largely focused on domestic adoption. The basic idea is that they get a phone call to go get "you" (the baby)... Read more
Published on July 10, 2006 by skrapbooker

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