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by Dayna Royston (Author), Dayna Royston (Illustrator)
Christians all over the world have opened their hearts and homes to foster care and adoption in response to a great need. However, providing a loving, permanent home does not erase the effects of childhood trauma. Many adopted children still struggle with feelings of abandonment, fear, and low self-worth. They have so many questions, and the answers are often complicated and heavy. Particularly, adoption from foster care can involve tragedy and grief which are difficult to navigate for adoptive children and parents alike.
In Every Piece of You, a conversation about adoption from foster care naturally unfolds as Renee and her mother are working on a quilt together. With simple language and soothing poetic verse, listeners and readers alike are drawn into their conversation as Renee asks questions about her first family, foster care, adoption, and her conflicting emotions. Colorful mixed-media collages display Renee's story with playful "fabric" patterns and hymn sheet music hidden within the illustrations. This book helps adoptive families start meaningful conversations and keep communication open and natural. It provides valuable support for adopted children as they start to process their experiences. Bible promises throughout the book point to the Author of all of our stories: the God who walks with us, empowers us, always listens, loves unconditionally, and will never leave or abandon His children.
What makes this Gift Edition Special?
With over twice as many pages as the average children's book, Every Piece of You is more than just a picture book. Each of the 12 questions Renée asks are meant to cultivate meaningful conversations about adoption; even the difficult topics. Bible promises, scriptures, and hymns scattered throughout the story provide important truths for each topic. Resource pages in the back include activities to keep conversations going and ideas for helping adoptees process their unique stories. The included Bible Promise Quilt Poster is a helpful chart to remind children of their value in Christ and God's love for them. Parents and caregivers can read the "12 Important Questions" page with thoughts to consider before sharing this book with their child. Additional resource pages strengthen faith through a study of God's attributes and how to develop a relationship with Him. With a durable hardcover, this edition is made to last through many years of meaningful conversations together.
This Special Gift Edition Includes:
- Hardcover for Durability
- Gift Personalization Page
- Bible Promise Quilt Poster
- Encouragement for Foster Parents, Adoptive Parents, and Caregivers
- 12 Important Questions: Thoughts for Parents and Caregivers
In addition to these resources included in all editions:
- 25 Promises of God with Bible verses
- "Can I Trust God?" Study of God's Attributes
- "How Do I Become God's Child?" Plan of Salvation Page
- Ideas for Making the Most of this Resource
