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by Janeen Jackson (Author), Brittanie Gaja (Illustrator)
Hello Sweet Baby is a touching and magical tale that explores the power of love, family, and the beauty of adoption. In this heartwarming story, Momma Red and Poppa Yellow Tomato are overjoyed with the arrival of their little seedling. However, they soon realize they cannot provide everything their baby needs and make the courageous decision to find another loving home in Hopewell Garden. With the help of a kind ladybug adoption agent, their sweet baby tomato finds a new family where she will thrive.
Through its gentle narrative, Hello Sweet Baby celebrates the diversity of family structures and teaches children the importance of love, understanding, and making tough choices. Perfect for young readers and families, this story highlights themes of adoption, compassion, and acceptance in an engaging and age-appropriate way. With vibrant illustrations and a tender message, this book is an essential addition to any child's bookshelf, fostering empathy and an appreciation for all the ways families come together. Key Features & Benefits:Celebrates adoption A beautiful introduction to the topic of adoption, presented in a way young readers can understand.
Diverse family structures Encourages appreciation for all kinds of families, fostering empathy and inclusivity.
Heartfelt storytelling Engages children with an emotional yet uplifting narrative that touches on real-life decisions.
Whimsical characters Delightful illustrations bring the tomato family and their garden world to life, making this a visually appealing read.
Teaches valuable lessons Perfect for discussions around family, love, and embracing differences. Hello Sweet Baby is perfect for parents, educators, and caregivers looking to introduce young children to stories about adoption and different family dynamics with sensitivity and warmth. Lexile: AD680L
Author Biography
Janeen Jackson was a longtime resident of Santa Monica, CA, and now lives in Evanston, ILwith her husband Ron Clark and their two sons, Tyson and Phoenix. She received her B.A. from Norfolk State University, an HBCU, and completed her master's in Education Leadership and Change in 2020 from Antioch University.
In 2018, at age 46, Janeen received unexpected news through DNAtechnology: she was adopted and biracial. Read about Janeen's adoption discovery at Mixedupdiary.com. Janeen found inspiration for this book in a small tomato garden at her son Phoenix's elementary school. Writing this
story was Janeen's way of explaining her adoption, the complexities of race, the family that released her, and the family that adopted her and loved her as their own. Hello, Sweet Baby! is Janeen's first children's book. Brittanie Gaja is a Taiwanese-American illustrator and designer from Los Angeles, California, whose work has appeared in The New York Times and Los Angeles Times. She enjoys bringing stories to life through whimsical illustrations, often inspired by her love of nature, travel, and yummy treats. She received her BFA in Illustration from ArtCenter College of Design.
