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I Wished for You: an adoption story follows a conversation between Barley Bear and his Mama as they curl up in their favorite cuddle spot and discuss how they became a family. Barley asks Mama the questions many adopted children have, and Mama lovingly answers them all.
About the Author
Gifted author and illustrator Marianne Richmond has touched the lives of millions over the past decade through her publishing company, Marianne Richmond Studios, Inc. Her uplifting creations are sold nationwide -- from corner gift shops and bookstores to mass merchants and department stores. Since her start in 1991 with just 20 greeting cards, she has become a recognized creator of numerous award-winning books, hundreds of cards and bright, colorful gift products. Two of her books -- I Wished for You, an adoption story and Fish Kisses and Gorilla Hugs -- are Book of the Year award winners from Creative Child Magazine. Several of her other titles are Mom's Choice Award winners. What makes Marianne unique are her abilities as both writer and artist. When asked where her ideas come from, she says, "I try to be in tune with people's life circumstances. We all share universal emotions around certain life journeys ... and I think my gift is to capture those through my art and words." Marianne lives in Minneapolis, MN with her husband, four kids, and their beloved Border Collie, Clay. Favorite things include coffee, exploring with my family, hiking, reading memoirs, sleeping, watching sappy movies, going on vacation, hanging out with girlfriends, eating ice cream after the kids are sleeping, doing art with kids ...
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5.0 out of 5 stars
wonderful adoption book,
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This review is from: I Wished for You: An Adoption Story (Hardcover)
I have adoped my son and have been telling him since the day we got him how he was adopted and how he came to our lives. But I wanted more things to have to read and to show him that he is adopted so as he grows and understands the word "adoption" I want him to feel that both of his parents love him just as if he was our birth child.My son will be three yeas old in less than a month and this book is so wonderfully writen and illistated that I recomand this book to any parent who has adopted or is adopting. As an educator I am always looking for good books for childten that either will help them learn, that they will be interested in learning in something, or a book that will go with what we are doing in class or just a book that will relate to a certain child in the class. My son loved the book as well and know says after reading the book, "me, you wish me? me adopted" and gives me hugs and kisses. I really love this book and cried as I read it as it is how I hope my son sees his adoption as my wish come true and that I love him more than he will ever understand until he gets his own child one day.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love the Author,
By Tazprey (Fredericton, NB Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: I Wished for You: An Adoption Story (Hardcover)
If you know someone who is adopting this book is a must. It's well written and have nice illustrations. I also bought "You were a wish come true" for myself which is the same book only a few pages are different indicating the baby growing in the mama bear's belly. This is an amazing author and I would highly recommend owning either book.
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4.5 out of 5 stars (36 customer reviews) 99 of 100 people found the following review helpful
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This heartwarming tale celebrates many wonderful aspects of adoption,
By Sanford James - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: I Wished for You: An Adoption Story (Hardcover)
As an adoptive parent, I live in frightful anticipation of a question that's far more daunting than "Where do babies come from?" Some day my son is going to ask, "Why didn't my birth parents keep me?" But after reading Marianne Richmond's "I Wished for You: An Adoption Story," that question doesn't seem so scary. The author answers this (and more) in an eloquently simple fashion. Her heartwarming tale celebrates many wonderful aspects of adoption, but Richmond focuses her story on the love between mother and child. You needn't be a member of the adoption community to appreciate and enjoy Richmond's story, but adoptive families especially will cherish this beautifully written and illustrated book. I, for one, look forward to reading "I Wished for You" to my son, and I'm certain that it's a story he'll ask to hear again and again.
53 of 53 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Always Age Appropriate,
By J. Grufman - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: I Wished for You: An Adoption Story (Hardcover)
My precious son, adopted 14 years ago, is going to be 17 this year! He's in the midst of some teenage struggles and being adopted has become an issue for him. It seems that, more than ever, he needs to feel grounded, certain of his place and who he is - all the usual teen insecurities are playing out but are, perhaps, magnified because he's adopted. Anyway, a while back I decided to purchase books for him about adoption that expressed what we've told him all along - that he was longed for, waited for, prayed for. He is loved, chosen, special. And that we are blessed beyond belief. Books like this were few and far between 15 years ago. I wasn't certain how he'd feel about me giving him children's books about adoption at this stage in his life. The first book I gave him was "God Found Us You." He actually let me read it to him! (I cried. He gave me hugs.) He said he liked it. This one (I Wished for You) brought a big smile to his face, and prompted him to say "Tell me 'the story,' Mom" - the catch-phrase he would use when he was little, when he wanted to hear about "the day he came home." As it turned out, he had questions about things I'd never thought to talk about before.My point in writing this review is simply to note that this book and books like it don't always have to be only for younger children. For us, they are serving as gentle, humorous catalysts for conversations that we might not otherwise have. 26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The lovely little story of a little bear,
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: I Wished for You: An Adoption Story (Hardcover)
Charmingly written and beautifully illustrated picturebook by Marianne Richmond, "I Wished For You" is the lovely little story of a little bear named Barley and his mother who sit in a very nice stuffed chair and talk about how they came to be a family. The simple and engaging text follows the them of adoption and will prove to be an especially nice way for parents to explain adoption and answer the kids of questions that young children have. The ultimate message is that it's not where you were born, but how well you are loved that makes you a member of a family. Also very highly recommended for family and community library collections is Marianne Richmond's companion picturebook, "You Are My Wish Come True" (9781934082256, $15.95). Parents and librarians are encouraged to visit the Marianne Richmond Studies website at www.mariannerichmond.com for a complete list of all her wonderfully engaging, expertly written, and beautifully illustrated titles.
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