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A Different Home: A New Foster Child's Story Hardcover – January 21, 2014

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 10 years
  2. Print length
    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 5
  5. Dimensions
    7.13 x 0.39 x 9.96 inches
  6. Publisher
    Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  7. Publication date
    January 21, 2014
  8. ISBN-10
    184905987X
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1849059879
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The depth of empathy running through the story is heartfelt. I could hear, smell and feel the little one all the way through. This book will surely comfort and go some way to allay the very real fears that run through you as a child when being placed in the care system. -- Jenny Molloy, Looked After Children Adviser and Trainer, and author of Hackney Child written as Hope Daniels

A Different Home transported me back to the time when, at the age of 7 or 8, I was dropped off with total strangers. I had no idea why I was there or how long I'd be there for. The strangers' house was clean, their fridge was full, and they were nice -- but they were still strangers. They changed my life in a positive way, for which I am grateful, though much of my anxiety could have been relieved had they been able to read this book with me. -- Rhonda Sciortino, former foster child and author of Succeed Because of What You've Been Through

A Different Home shows how children often feel about entering foster care and being away from the only home they have ever known. It's accurate, honest, warm and a great resource for parents and professionals. -- Dr. Sue Cornbluth, Psychologist, National Expert in Foster Care/Adoption and Trauma, USA

The really lovely pictures in this sensitive picture book are a huge asset and show clearly Jessie's feelings as well as her development from fear to acceptance, and some advice to foster parents from the authors, experienced at fostering, are an asset too. -- Healthy Books blog

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A sensitive picture book to help ease the anxieties of foster children aged 4 to 10 entering placement
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jessica Kingsley Publishers; 1st edition (January 21, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 184905987X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1849059879
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 10 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 5
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.13 x 0.39 x 9.96 inches
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    4.7 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

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    Dr. John DeGarmo has been a foster parent for 15 years, now, and he and his wife have had over 50 children come through their home. Dr. John and his wife are recipients of the Good Morning America Ultimate Hero Award, as well as the Up With People Everyday Hero Award. He is a leading expert and consultant in the foster care field, and a popular and in demand transformational speaker and trainer on many topics about the foster care system. Dr.John travels around the nation delivering passionate, dynamic, energetic, and informative presentations. Dr. DeGarmo is the author of several books. He also writes for a number of publications and newsletters, both here in the United States, and overseas. Dr. DeGarmo can be contacted at drjohndegarmo@gmail, through his Facebook page, Dr. John DeGarmo, or at The Foster Care Institute, www.drjohndegarmofostercare.com

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