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by Jamie Howard (Author), Adriana Howard (Author)
There is no "talk" about adoption-it's a lifelong conversation. And that conversation should never be boring or awkward This book helps you feel confident and excited about engaging the children you love in meaningful ways when it comes to their story or the story of other adopted children they know.
How to use this book:
- Read the book together
- Talk through the included conversation starter
- Have fun talking about adoption for years to come
About the storyThe Polaris-Away is a fanciful tale about the wonder of adoption. When a mysterious invitation arrives in the mail with Chance's name on it, he's whisked away on an adventure he couldn't have imagined. And he learns that being a part of a family is a magic all its own.
FAQs
Q: What types of adoption is covered in this book?
A: Chance is adopted from a group home, but the story of The Polaris-Away is intentionally fanciful so that it serves as a metaphor for families of ALL types: infant, foster to adopt, international adoption, foster care, etc.
Q: What age is this intended for?
A: The book's language is purposefully geared towards older elementary ages, but has been read and tested with preschool and up and they LOVED it The more advanced language means that this book can be enjoyed for years and years, and will still be helpful when a child is developmentally able to understand identity and adoption.
A: Yes The crew and family aboard The Polaris-Away were intentionally illustrated with racial diversity in mind. Family doesn't have to look the same to be family
Q: Does this book describe how adoption works?
A: The Polaris-Away is a fanciful book about the wonder of adoption. It's story allows you to draw metaphors to apply to your child's story. Adoption comes in MANY forms, so this allows it to apply to all types.
Q: Is the book helpful for non-adopted children?
A: Absolutely The Howards wrote The Polaris-Away with their own nieces and nephews in mind as they were going through the adoption process. In these cases, it serves as a guide for explaining why their new cousins came to live with a "new mommy and daddy".
