{"product_id":"why-did-you-choose-me-paperback","title":"Why Did You Choose Me? - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKatie Cruice Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSarah Strickling Jones\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs one who has served adoptive families for a decade, I've had countless parents ask me, \"How do I talk to my children about adoption?\" Now, after all these years, I finally have a go-to answer: \"Read Katie Cruice Smith's \u003cem\u003eWhy Did You Choose Me?\u003c\/em\u003e to them, over and over.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDan Cruver, Co-founder of Together for Adoption, Author of \u003cem\u003eReclaiming Adoption\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost adoptive and foster children struggle at some point in their life with knowing who they are and where they belong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter searching for adoption storybooks to read to her own adopted children, Katie Cruice Smith decided that there was a need for more books that parents could read to connect with their adopted and fostered children and address these struggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eWhy Did You Choose Me?\u003c\/em\u003e, Katie Cruice Smith answers that question in a way that young children can understand. Drawing from her own experience as an adoptive mom to three children, Katie uses the questions her own children have asked to help them see there never really was a choice-she knew right away that they were hers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy Did You Choose Me?\u003c\/em\u003e lovingly demonstrates the uniqueness that each child brings to a family, and is a valuable resource for adoptive and foster families to have in their home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy Did You Choose Me?\u003c\/em\u003e explores a familiar adoption theme, but is pleasantly unpredictable. The illustrations are sure to put a smile on your child's face, and your own. Though the book is written in rhyme, the verse is not sing-songy and the book has just enough sophistication to be enjoyed by everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Daniel Nehrbass, President of Nightlight Christian Adoptions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy Did You Choose Me?\u003c\/em\u003e is a perfectly simple way to make any adopted child feel like they are exactly where they need to be! When our daughter asks why we chose her to be a part of our family, even though she looks different than us, this book will be invaluable to communicate our love for her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShannon Patterson, Adoptive mom and President of Bethany Christian Services Board in Greenville, SC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a foster parent myself, I believe \u003cem\u003eWhy Did You Choose Me?\u003c\/em\u003e is the perfect emotional journey to answering the very sensitive question all foster\/adoptive children want to know and would recommend families add it to their library.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Whitney, Thornwell Foster Care Recruiter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs any adoptive parent will tell you, our adopted children do ask many times, \"Why did you choose me?\" Now my clients who adopt have a fun and colorful resource to touch on and answer this all-important question. Katie Cruice Smith and Sarah Strickling Jones have prepared a learning tool adaptable to a child's early years, which allows an adopted child and her parents to connect on different levels with the topic of adoption. Your child will laugh and smile while learning about adoption, love, and acceptance. I will be buying \u003cem\u003eWhy Did You Choose Me?\u003c\/em\u003e for all my adoptive couples!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaymond W. Godwin, Father of two adopted daughters and adoption lawyer in Greenville, SC, Co-author of \u003cem\u003eThe Complete Adoption Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy Did You Choose Me?\u003c\/em\u003e is tender, genuine, and refreshing, and it does this adoptive mom's heart and soul some good. Our daughter, from India, is now asking this very same question proposed in the book. This thoughtfully written and charmingly illustrated book is a great reminder to her of how special and unique she is, and it is a great reminder to her mom (me) of the beautiful gift of adoption. Any family, adopting or not, will be blessed by this sweet story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKelly Parkison, Adoptive mom and author of \u003cem\u003eHe Knows Her Name\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.11 x 10 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 12, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51773907370272,"sku":"9781620207956","price":20.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b4ffbc1832b8d1a90c00ec3e777446a7_1eebc42f-8db7-4da8-afc3-e958dd5a56a9.webp?v=1780435564","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/why-did-you-choose-me-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}