I’ll Hold You Forever: An Adoption Story
A joyful story from the Brave Little Hearts Series® by award-winning author Dawn Marie Hooks, I’ll Hold You Forever opens a heartwarming conversation that celebrates adoption and the unique bond of family love.
“Mommy, are you my real mom?” And just like that, one heartfelt question turns a countryside stroll into the sweet retelling of a child’s exciting adoption journey.
I’ll Hold You Forever: An Adoption Story follows a bright-eyed little girl and her mommy as they walk and talk about how they became a forever family. With gentle words and a whole lot of love, Mommy shares how she hoped, prayed, and dreamed of her daughter. She tells the story of the day they met, the joy of bringing her home, and the excitement of Adoption Day—all while reminding her daughter that yes, she is her real mom and always will be.
With charming watercolor illustrations and playful, simple text, this cozy read celebrates the beauty of adoption and the powerful bond between parent and child, while also honoring the role of the birthmother. This heartwarming picture book speaks to every child’s desire to understand the unique and special story of how they came to be part of their family.
Written and illustrated by Dawn Marie Hooks—artist, teacher, and adoptive mom—this joyful story is inspired by real conversations with her children. A wonderful gift for adoptive families and a great addition to any classroom or library, it includes helpful notes for grown-ups about talking to children about adoption and families.
Part of the Brave Little Hearts Series®, which honors the everyday courage of children as they face life’s joys, questions, and challenges. Collect all the titles:
• I’ll Hold You Forever: An Adoption Story
• Grandpa Can: A Story of Hope in the Midst of Illness
• Sarah and Her Twirling Toes
• Catching Waves: A Board, a Pig, and How a Little Girl Became a Wakesurf Champion
Dawn Marie Hooks, adoptive mom and teacher, includes suggestions about how to talk to children about adoption and adoptive families. She enjoys speaking about adoption and has participated in a twenty+ year national study about adoption.
For Parents, Teachers, and Librarians
Find teaching ideas in this Common Core-aligned Discussion and Activity Guide, Theme – family, adoption, K-3rd grade, revised
Learn A Little About Adoption including the different types of adoption and the process of adoption
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