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Summary: Great Discussion Piece
Review: A Mother for Choco is a story about a lonely, little bird who goes in search of a mother. He asked all kinds of animals about his mother, but unfortunately, nobody looked just like him. Eventually, he finds someone who is just like a mother to him, even though she doesn't look like Choco, and his is very happy. This book does an excellent job of explaining the touchy subject of foster/adopted children. Since the book uses animals to describe this relationship, children may have a better understanding of this type of situation and be more accepting of it. It may also help foster/adopted children to accept their own situations as well as explain it to others. It is a very easy book to read and it creates a warm, satisfying feeling with its readers. The illustrations adequately depict the story and keep the reader's attention. Younger students especially seem to relate to Choco, whether they are in the same situation or not. They even seem to have a more accepting attitude about this subject and understand that this is something that actually happens. It's an excellent book to use at home or in the classroom; a great discussion piece.
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Summary: Great for Interracial families
Review: I bought this for my foster son thinking it would be yet another source to help him understand and feel more comfortable and safe with his life. It is a good book - HOWEVER - my son looks exactly like me and this book deals with parents who do not look like their children - it basically shows kids and a parent doesn't have to look like the child to be a good parent (the mother is a bear and the child is a bird.)
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Summary: Wonderful story for adoptive families
Review: I found this book while looking for something that tells childrenabout the important 'stuff' about adoption. This really tells itall in a way that any child, and adult, can't fail to understand. Choco searches for her mother, assuming that someone who looks like Choco might be the one. Instead, just when he/she has given up, she finds someone who knows what counts, and is happy to bring Choco home. There's a little surprise at the end. I think it's perfect for any adoptive family, especially a blended one.
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Summary: Excellent book for adopted children!
Review: I have 3 adopted children that don't meet the "adopted-as-an-infant" criteria for whom most adoption books are directed. I would LOVE to find more like this one!!!Illustrations are beautiful, we are looking for more by this author.
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Summary: Good book
Review: I wish I had this as a hard book so my children could play with it without tearing the pages. I have two toddlers adopted from Russia. I think this book is good for all adoptions not just interracial.
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Summary: Great for all adopted children
Review: This book is especially recommended to families we know who adopted children of a different ethnic background (look different). Our two children are the same race (by chance) and I think they get lots out of the book as well. As toddlers they LOVE this book. My daughter is only two but seems to understand that Choco is adopted like her. She turns and gives me kisses as I read the story so now we both think of it as our favorite book to read before bedtime.
I think all adoptive parents should have this book to read to their young child! It is wonderful!!!
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Summary: Great for all adopted children
Review: This book is especially recommended to families we know who adopted children of a different ethnic background (look different). Our two children are the same race (by chance) and I think they get lots out of the book as well. As toddlers they LOVE this book. My daughter is only two but seems to understand that Choco is adopted like her. She turns and gives me kisses as I read the story so now we both think of it as our favorite book to read before bedtime.
I think all adoptive parents should have this book to read to their young child! It is wonderful!!!
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Summary: A Mother for Choco
Review: this is a great book. The book is about choco, who wants to find his mother. he asks several animals, if they are his mother, but every one explains that they are different, how could they be his mother. Finally he meets a bear, and explains her that he hasn't a mother and that he is looking for one. She is happy and says that she is Choco's mother. Choco cannot believe it, because they are different. At home he sees, that his mother's (the bear) kids are all different (aligator, ...). The message of this book is, that no matter how we look like, in a way there are no differences between people. It's a nice book showing kids this message
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Summary: An Adoption Story without using the word "Adoption"
Review: This story is told from the child's perspective as he actively looks for his mom, but doesn't find her. But fear not -- he still finds a mother. The art is humorously and simply drawn. The story is well written, and not sappy like other stories of lost and found. But it's a shorter story than say "Are You My Mother?" by P.D. Eastman, which this book more than casually resembles. And it's amazing how adoption is presented without once using the word adoption. This would be an excellent introduction to the concept of adoption, for those that find they need to explain it. Why it's only four stars: this bird has the ways and means to travel the world, from Africa, to the Antarctic to North America, with the wardrobe to match the climate. He can identify every single animal he finds, yet he cannot find any other animals of his species. Either he is rather stupid; he is the last of his species (an extinction story); or the story is about finding his identity and realizing its not about being with his own kind. I think more effort could be spent on the storyline to make it more sound.
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Summary: A must-have for children adopted by different-race parents!
Review: We have a just-turned-2-year-old daughter from China. This is absolutely her favorite book. She squeals with delight when Choco finally finds a mommy. She points to Choco's mother and shouts "Mama!" and then points to me and shouts "Liann's Mama!". She picked up on the similarities very quickly. She just adores this book.
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