I Don’T Know Why: Stories to Help Adopted Children Understand Why They Do the Things They Do
By Annice Thomas and Lisa Rivard
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This book has especially been written for the following:
Adopted children. Meet Fiona, Yasmin, Jakub, and Shaniquia, who share their adoption stories. They will tell you how they feel about being adopted and how they feel about not living with their birth parents. As you read you will discover that parts of their story may be similar to yours.
Adoptive parents. This book is for sharing with your child. As you read together, it will prompt conversations around your own childs birth history and adoption story.
Professionals. This is a valuable tool to use when undertaking life-story work and direct work with adopted children. It is aimed at children between the ages of six and ten but can be adapted and used for older or younger children.
Topics include:
neglect
contact
bedwetting
multiple placement moves
death of a birth parent
neglect and mental health issues
stealing
bullying
feelings of not deserving anything good
negative feelings towards the adoptive mother
destructive behaviour
Annice Thomas
Annice Thomas BSc (Hons), DIPsw, is a fully qualified senior social worker for a local authority team. As well as having 7 years professional experience supporting adopted children and their families, Annice also has personal adoption experience. Annice lives in the United Kingdom. She is married with two sons.
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I Don’T Know Why - Annice Thomas
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US%26UKLogoColornew.aiThis book has especially been written for the following:
• Adopted children. Meet Fiona, Yasmin, Jakub, and Shaniquia, who share their adoption stories. They will tell you how they feel about being adopted and how they feel about not living with their birth parents. As you read you will discover that parts of their story may be similar to yours.
• Adoptive parents. This book is for sharing with your child. As you read together, it will prompt conversations around your own child’s birth history and adoption story.
• Professionals. This is a valuable tool to use when undertaking life-story work and direct work with adopted children. It is aimed at children between the ages of six and ten but can be adapted and used for older or younger children.
Topics include:
• neglect
• contact
• bedwetting
• multiple placement moves
• death of a birth parent
• neglect and mental health issues
• stealing
• bullying
• feelings of not deserving anything good
• negative feelings towards the adoptive mother
• destructive behaviour
Every child is special
The twinkle in their eyes
The rhymes they sing
The brightness of their smile
The colour of their skin
The cute words that they say
The kindness that they show
The warm hugs that they give
Makes my heart glow
The sunshine in their laughter
Their tales of happy ever after
The sheer joy that they bring
Their toothy little grin
The way they comb their hair
The stories that they share
Paints