{"product_id":"how-i-wonder-where-you-are-9781737703525","title":"How I Wonder Where You Are","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThere is a special grief experienced by adopted children.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery adopted child experiences a unique type of grief related to the traumatic birth mother separation. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisenfranchised grief, \u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ealso called hidden grief, is minimized by society and not openly acknowledged. Even when children are adopted into a loving environment, there is still pain about the family that is unknown. Where did I come from? Who do I look like? \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBirthdays and school assignments related to culture or a family tree can be triggering. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAdoptees test boundaries, struggling to discover their own identity while fearing disapproval and abandonment by the adoptive family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA unique book about adoption, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow I Wonder Where You Are \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eis told from the point of view of the child. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book is appropriate for adopted and foster children of all ages\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to explore the hidden or disenfranchised grief that happens when wondering about their personal backstory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA letter to parents that includes the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003etop five reminders for every adoptive, foster or blended family with a focus on disenfranchised grief\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorful realistic illustrations that will help open the parent\/child discussion on a wide range of behaviors, emotions, and feelings that are part of the adoption or foster-parenting experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wonderful book for story time, extended family or sibling reading time, reading aloud or quiet reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinks to free gifts and adoption resources including helpful books, websites, coloring pages, recipes, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe perfect gift for a child or loved one on Christmas, birthdays, or other family celebrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you are the parent of an adopted or foster child, or if your child has a friend who was adopted, you will want to share this book and start the conversation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Love at the Border, Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/11\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781737703525\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 38\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.10d","brand":"Anna Maria Didio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44241013440693,"sku":"9781737703525","price":10.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_bb5ddf1e-2cf5-4a90-b626-1d2a36cc9c5d.jpg?v=1717470490","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/how-i-wonder-where-you-are-9781737703525","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}