I Wished for You: An Adoption Story
I Wished for You: An Adoption Story
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I Wished for You: An Adoption Story

Written by Marianne Richmond
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2 - 5
Reading age
40
Page count
AD560L
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Jan 1, 2008
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“Mama,” said Barley. “Tell me again how I’m your wish come true.”Thus begins this beautiful story for adoptive families. I Wished for You: An Adoption Story follows a conversation between a little bear named Barley and his Mama as they curl up in their favorite cuddle spot and talk about how God chose them to be a family. Barley asks Mama the kinds of questions many adopted children have, and Mama lovingly answers them all.With endearing prose and charming watercolor illustrations, I Wished for You is a cozy read that affirms how love is what truly makes a family.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781934082065
    Publication Date
    January 1, 2008
    Publisher
    Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
    Page Count
    40
    Reading Age
    2 - 5 years
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    192079026
    Lexile® Level
    AD560L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.4
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    519906
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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