Being Adopted

In "Being Adopted" 7-year-old Stephanie shares her adoption in a simple short story. This is one of the most honest adoption stories I've read. In her innocent way she focuses not only on the joy of her adoptive parents and the love they have for her, but of the grief and loss of her birth mother. She mentions how she thinks about her birth family and is excited to meet them one day. Also, important to note is the acceptance of this by her adoptive family, parents take note

Illustrated by the 7-year-old author Stephanie Herbert and her older brother Shaun Herbert. Shaun assisted with the illustrations that were more difficult for Stephanie, such as the ones showing action or proper body proportions.

The illustrations will catch a child's eye and depicts emotions that children can identify with.

Stephanie Herbert was adopted at the age of 6 weeks. She has three other adopted siblings.

Stephanie, at the age of seven wrote "Being Adopted". At such a tender age Stephanie has done a wonderful job of capturing the complexities of adoption and the grief and loss that begins every adoption.

"Being Adopted" is an honestly written book by an expert on the subject - an adopted child.

"Being Adopted" is recommended for children ages 4-8.

(Published by Child Welfare League of America, Inc., 1991
ISBN 0-87868-478-6)

More From the Herbert Children:
"I Miss My Foster Parents" - Stefon Herbert

"The Visit" - Latisha Herbert