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Books, books and more books…

~ Bethany ~ Leave a comment

I grew up in a home where we couldn’t always have candy, but we could almost always have a book for a treat.  So it’s no surprise to people who know me that I immediately bought five books in the week after my decision.  I purchased What To Expect the First Year.  It seems to be an excellent resource and very easy to read.  I purchased the only baby memory book I could find on Amazon for adoptive families.  It’s also wonderful.  Then I bought 3 books to read to baby.

I’m certainly no expert, but in case you are looking for such things, here is this newbie’s impressions…

Beautifully illustrated and written book that answers almost every question a child might have about adoption!
Beautifully illustrated and written book that answers almost every question a child might have about adoption!
Excellent book and shorter than I Wished For You. It covers most of the same topics.
Excellent book and shorter than I Wished For You. It covers most of the same topics.
Creepy illustrations! The story is a bit creepy too with weird people staring into an empty cradle. Returning it immediately.
Creepy illustrations! The story is a bit creepy too with weird people staring into an empty cradle. Returning it immediately.

Again, I’m just a new mommy-to-be, so I’m no expert.  However, with 2 nieces and 2 nephews who I love more than life, I think I have some idea of what books children enjoy and what might creep them out.

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