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But I Don't Look Like You
A Book About Adoption
by Kelsey Takahashi
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Overview


Have you ever realized that most children's books about adoption are written by the parents? Written by an adopted child, this book is a rhyming children's narrative that deals with the curiosities surrounding adoption. Kelsey Takahashi addresses feelings of not belonging, interest about the biological family, the option of adoption, but most importantly, a reminder that your child will always be loved and cherished. Dive deeper into your child's story with a guided interview. Use the glossary of common adoption terms to support more meaningful conversation. Bring your child's story to life by adding sentimental pictures and handwritten notes to make this book even more special.
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Description


Have you ever realized that most children's books about adoption are written by the parents? Written by an adopted child, this book is a rhyming children's narrative that deals with the curiosities surrounding adoption. Kelsey Takahashi addresses feelings of not belonging, interest about the biological family, the option of adoption, but most importantly, a reminder that your child will always be loved and cherished. Dive deeper into your child's story with a guided interview. Use the glossary of common adoption terms to support more meaningful conversation. Bring your child's story to life by adding sentimental pictures and handwritten notes to make this book even more special.
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About the author


Kelsey Takahashi was adopted at birth and has an open adoption. She's had a relationship with her birth-mother's side since adoption, and recently met her birth-father in her early 20s. Takahashi wants to open dialogue between adopted children and their adoptive families. She hopes her book will normalize the curiosity of the adopted child and create deeper relationships. Takahashi is a teacher in California and earned her master's at the University of California, Irvine.
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Book details

Genre:FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS

Subgenre:Adoption & Fostering

Language:English

Pages:28

Hardcover ISBN:9780578724607


Overview


Have you ever realized that most children's books about adoption are written by the parents? Written by an adopted child, this book is a rhyming children's narrative that deals with the curiosities surrounding adoption. Kelsey Takahashi addresses feelings of not belonging, interest about the biological family, the option of adoption, but most importantly, a reminder that your child will always be loved and cherished. Dive deeper into your child's story with a guided interview. Use the glossary of common adoption terms to support more meaningful conversation. Bring your child's story to life by adding sentimental pictures and handwritten notes to make this book even more special.

Read more

Description


Have you ever realized that most children's books about adoption are written by the parents? Written by an adopted child, this book is a rhyming children's narrative that deals with the curiosities surrounding adoption. Kelsey Takahashi addresses feelings of not belonging, interest about the biological family, the option of adoption, but most importantly, a reminder that your child will always be loved and cherished. Dive deeper into your child's story with a guided interview. Use the glossary of common adoption terms to support more meaningful conversation. Bring your child's story to life by adding sentimental pictures and handwritten notes to make this book even more special.

Read more

About the author


Kelsey Takahashi was adopted at birth and has an open adoption. She's had a relationship with her birth-mother's side since adoption, and recently met her birth-father in her early 20s. Takahashi wants to open dialogue between adopted children and their adoptive families. She hopes her book will normalize the curiosity of the adopted child and create deeper relationships. Takahashi is a teacher in California and earned her master's at the University of California, Irvine.
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