Recent Adoption Blog | December 2008 PostsWendy's Wonderful Kidsby Pam Connell31 Dec 2008 05:23 PMOne positive that's happened in adoption in 2008 is the activity of a creatively targeted program, funded by Wendy's customers and the foundation started by the hamburger chain's founder, to help kids in foster care find permanent homes. Top Twelve Adoption Books of 2008 Part Two: Nonfictionby Pam Connell30 Dec 2008 05:43 PMThis blog is the second part of my "Top Twelve" of the books I've reviewed this year. My last blog reviewed picture books, including three from my Adoption Books with Great Art series, and also fictional offerings for pre-teens and early teens. This blog is on my favorite nonfiction about adoption. My Favorite Book Reviews of 2008by Pam Connell30 Dec 2008 04:53 AMMost of my readers won't be surprised to learn that I love to read-kids' books, adult books, nonfiction, picture books-anything. But even I was surprised to learn that I've reviewed over 45 books this year. Friday Funny: the Befuddled Santaby Pam Connell27 Dec 2008 01:19 AMOur scrapbooking blogger Nicole had a series she called the Friday Funnies . In that spirit I offer this humorous holiday incident, wondering whether other adopted kids have had the same experience. My five-year-old and I were at a smaller shopping mall in our neighborhood. A TV Special about the Real Spirit of Christmasby Pam Connell22 Dec 2008 12:50 AMTuesday night, December 23, you can hear your favorite celebrity musicians and learn about helping kids. Faith Hill, herself an adoptee, will host the 10th annual "A Home for the Holidays" TV special. This event blends star power and music with adoption information. Book Review: How it Feels to be Adoptedby Pam Connell18 Dec 2008 09:31 PMJill Krementz is a writer and artist known for her simple but powerful black and white photographs and for the word portraits which accompany them. She has written the series "A Very Young.. and also the series "How it Feels... Shop to Help Kids!by Pam Connell17 Dec 2008 12:26 AMI'd like to remind all of our readers that we can use our holiday shopping dollars to support people around the world, including our children's countries of origin. Book Review: Why Was I Adopted?by Pam Connell10 Dec 2008 05:52 PMCarole Livingston's Why Was I Adopted? Is a book I almost didn't read because its copyright date is 1978. Lots of things about adoption have changed in the last thirty years. More Just-Right Dollsby Pam Connell06 Dec 2008 03:28 AMMy last blogs told of two lines of dolls, one of school-age dolls and one of baby dolls, that had adoption stories attached to the dolls. Another source of dolls for multicultural families is Joy's Waldorf Dolls. Baby Dolls with Adoption Storiesby Pam Connell04 Dec 2008 05:17 PMMy last blog talked about a line of school-age dolls which each had a story including adoption. I was very surprised to find a second line of dolls-baby dolls this time-who each have an adoption story. Recent Blog Comments Pam Connell says... "Thanks for sharing this experience." In Star's Death Occasions a Reminder of When and How to Mention Adoption centraloregonmom says... "Thank you!" In Star's Death Occasions a Reminder of When and How to Mention Adoption |
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