Did My First Mother Love Me?: A Story for an Adopted Child - Hardcover

Miller, Kathryn Ann

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0930934857 ISBN 13: 9780930934859

Publisher: Morning Glory Press, 1994

Synopsis

When young Morgan asks, "Did my first mother love me?" her adoptive mother reads her a letter written by Morgan’s birth mother. This birth mother’s love, concern, and caring for her child come through loud and clear as she explains the kind of life she wants for her child. Sadly, she explains, she cannot provide that life for her child, so she has given her a different set of parents. My dearest child, to your parents I have given the precious gift of you,” she writes. A reassuring story, this book can be adapted to the reader’s family situation.

About this title

About the Author:

Kathryn Ann Miller; Illustrated by Jami Moffett

From School Library Journal:

Kindergarten-Grade 3-A book that helps a family consider an important, difficult question. Even though Morgan knows all about her adoption, the preschooler sometimes wonders about her "other mother." When she asks, "Did my first mother love me?" her mother reads the letter her birthmother wrote to her. It relates the woman's wishes to be the one to give her child a safe and happy home, but acknowledges sadly that this is not possible. The adoptive family's openness and love are evident. Pen-and-ink drawings realistically illustrate the story. A note for parents about "Talking with Your Child About Adoption" is appended. This slim volume will be of value to adoptive parents, especially those fortunate enough to have letters from a birthmother.
Anna Biagioni Hart, Sherwood Regional Library, Alexandria, VA
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Morning Glory Press
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0930934857
• ISBN 13: 9780930934859
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Moffett Jami