Adoptive Families Magazine
"A gem to be shared."

Dana Johnson, M.D., Ph.D., Co-Director, International Adoption Clinic, University of Minnesota
"A splendid way to change a scary separation into an eagerly anticipated arrival of a new sibling..."

Midwest Book Review
"Highly recommended."

Carol Fenner, author of Yolanda's Genius, 1996 Newbery Honor Recipient
"Seeds of Love has story and charm that transcend its purpose."

Parent Council™
"Outstanding from a learning perspective."

Book Description
Adding a new baby to the family is an exciting time for young children. It can also be a stressful one -- especially if you're a young child whose parents will be traveling abroad without you to complete an international adoption. Lovingly written and beautifully illustrated, Seeds of Love gives parents fun and practical ideas for easing their children's anxiety prior to international adoption travel.

From the Author
When my husband and I were preparing to travel internationally to adopt our daughter Anna, I worried about how our four-year-old daughter Carly would handle our extended separation. I looked for, but could not find, a book like Seeds of Love. As a professional writer and editor, I naturally felt compelled to address this void in the children's adoption literature -- and Seeds of Love was born! Seeds of Love has been honored with several awards and critical recommendations -- which pleases the professional writer in me. But I feel the most gratified by the wonderful comments that I have received from families who have said Seeds of Love became a very special "friend" to their children during the family's adoption journey. I hope our family's story comforts your family's hearts as well.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

When my husband and I were preparing to travel internationally to adopt our daughter Anna, I worried about how our four-year-old daughter Carly would handle our extended separation. I looked for, but could not find, a book like Seeds of Love. As a professional writer and editor, I naturally felt compelled to address this void in the children's adoption literature -- and Seeds of Love was born!

Seeds of Love has been honored with several awards and critical recommendations -- which pleases the professional writer in me. But I feel the most gratified by the wonderful comments that I have received from parents who have said that Seeds of Love has become a very special "friend" to their children during the family's international adoption journey.

I hope our family's story comforts your family's hearts as well.

Awards:

1998 Benjamin Franklin Award Finalist

Publishers Marketing Association

SYNOPSIS

Adding a new baby to the family is an exciting time for young children. It can also be a stressful one -- especially if you're a young child whose parents will be traveling abroad without you to complete an international adoption. Lovingly written and beautifully illustrated, Seeds of Love gives parents fun and practical ideas for easing their children's anxiety prior to international adoption travel.

FROM THE CRITICS

Midwest Book Review

Highly recommended.

Ltd. Parent Council

Outstanding from a learning perspective.

Adoptive Family Magazine

A gem to be shared.

Children's Literature - Jeanne K. Pettenati

Carly is very excited about becoming a big sister in this heartwarming book. When her parents explain that they are going to another country to adopt her sister, Carly is sad that she will be separated from her parents for several weeks. To ease the pain of separation, Carly and her mother plant seeds that Carly must nurture during their time apart. When the seeds become small plants, Carly soon will be reunited with her family. Carly helps her parents prepare for the journey, and while they are away, she and her grandmother share some quality time. There is a joyful reunion at the airport when Carly's parents bring Anna home. The anxiety that a young child feels when parents must travel to build a family really hits home in this book. The author conveys it in a realistic way and provides some creative ideas for families dealing with similar situations.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

A splendid way to change a scary separation into an eagerly anticipated arrival of a new sibling... a must for all who have to be temporarily separated in order to build their family. -- (Dana Johnson, M.D., Ph.D., Co-Director, International Adoption Clinic, University of Minnesota)  — Dana Johnson