How I Was Adopted
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1995

How I Was Adopted

Written by Joanna Cole · Illustrated by Maxie Chambliss

A heartwarming tale of adoption and love, inviting readers to share their own stories.

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48 pages
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Sam's journey is a joyful celebration of adoption, a story that resonates with countless families. As she shares her unique experience, the narrative unfolds into a heartfelt exploration of love and belonging. Sam's tale not only highlights her personal adventure but also encourages young readers to reflect on their own adoption stories, creating a beautiful tapestry of shared experiences. What does it mean to find a family, and how does love shape our identities? Discover the answers as Sam's story comes full circle, inviting you to join in the conversation.

From the publisher

Sam has a joyful story to tell, one completely her own, yet common to millions of families – the story of how she was adopted. Most of all, it’s a story about love. And in the end, Sam’s story comes full circle, inviting young readers to share stories of how they were adopted.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
48
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
460L
Themes & topics
Books about feelings and emotionsBooks about familyBooks about adoptionBooks about social themesBooks about orphans
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.1
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
September 28, 1999
First published
September 27, 1995
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780688170554

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