| God Found Us You (HarperBlessings) |  | Author: Lisa Tawn Bergren
Creator: Laura J. Bryant
Publisher: HarperCollins
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Reading Level: All Ages
Pages: 40
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Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 10.1 x 0.3
ISBN: 0061131768
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Publication Date: June 1, 2009
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 11
 Beautiful! June 12, 2009
itsjustme (USA)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
Lisa Tawn Bergren and Laura J. Bryant's successful God Gave Us You has given rise to several other picture books featuring their cute and curious polar bears. But in their newest picture book, Bergren and Bryant introduce us to a new set of characters: A fox mama and her adopted baby.
God Found Us You follows the familiar Bergren format of a conversation between animal baby and animal parent. This time, Little Fox curls up to his mother and says, "Mama, tell me again about the day I came home." Mama says this is her favorite story of all time because "when God found us you, it made me the happiest mother in the world."
Mama Fox explains that she dreamed of Little Fox for a long, long time. She saw him everywhere she went; she prayed and prayed and prayed for Little Fox to come. It was difficult for her to see other mothers with their babies, but she "trusted that God knew you, and knew me, and knew when we'd fit perfectly together."
Little Fox asks: "How come I couldn't stay with the mother who had me?" Mama Fox says she must have had a very big reason to give up Little Fox; she must have believed it was best for Little Fox. "I think she prayed like crazy that you would be safe, Little Fox. I think she prayed for me as much as I prayed for her."
When Little Fox wonders if Mama Fox is his forever mama, Mama Fox assures him she'll be his forever - no matter what. Little Fox is the best gift God ever gave her. Then Little Fox falls asleep, feeling safe and secure, and remembering his mother is the happiest mama in the world.
Throughout, Bryant's illustrations are gentle and sweet, depicting the woodlands and Mama and Little Fox beautifully.
What I Like: Bergren's tone is just right. She and Bryant make is obvious Mama Fox adores her baby, and vice versa. I appreciate how clear it's made that God brought mother and baby together, and how carefully Bergren words the section on why Little Fox's birth mother gave him up. I also love the honesty Bergren displays when she allows Mama Fox to admit how hard it was to wait for her baby. This is a lovely, lovely book that brought tears to my eyes. If you have an adopted child, or know someone who does, this book is really a must have.
What I Dislike: Nothing.
Overall Rating: Excellent.
Kristina Seleshanko, Managing Editor
Christian Children's Book Review
Great for all types of adoption October 11, 2009
Mary Kate Shiverdeck (Festus MO)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book is perfect for all types of adoptions. Many books are geared towards international or infant adoptions. We adopted a child through foster care and this book could have been written for us. It is beautiful.
Perfect for little ones April 28, 2010
Penne Hatcher
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
We bought this book for our two adopted sons. The eldest at then 3.5 was able to understand and appreciate the book though his favorite part was seeing if Mommy &/or Daddy would cry while reading it to him - yes, we ALWAYS do! It is just the right tone for younger, just starting to understand adopted children. I think it will be also special for them when they are older. The best part is the non-specific nature of the story. It is perfect for domestic, international, infant, older adoptions.
I read the review with the comment about Papa Fox. Since our sons are not old enough to read, we change it to Papa Fox when Daddy is reading and Mama Fox when Mommy is reading. Sometimes we read the book together and use both Mama and Papa Fox. It is easy to make this change. We have one copy of this that we read and one that we are saving for when they are older. The one that we read is getting a little beaten up! We LOVE this book!
Awesome Book for adopted boys! June 21, 2009
M.H.
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am SOO EXCITED I found an adoption book for boys!! We are first time parents to an adopted boy and books like this are HARD to find. The author touches just enough on a number of feelings in this book without going too deep. The drawings are wonderful as well. This book does not have a Papa Fox, but does talk about "us" so it really can be used for single or married parents.
I became teary-eyed reading this book knowing that I will be reading this to my son as much as I can.
Wonderful book!!!!!
Adoption Book for Girls OR Boys June 22, 2009
Lisa T. Bergren (Colorado Springs)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Please pardon the five stars I'm giving my own book; I can't pass up the opportunity. :-) I love this mom's review, above, but wanted to be sure to note that this book isn't just for boys. The little fox is referenced as a "he" but I purposely named him Little Fox, so that it would most easily translate to girls as well as boys. In most kids' books, the author chooses a gender for the main character, but that doesn't mean it's meant for just that gender of readers. My hope is that the book will speak to adopted kids everywhere, with a message of abiding, forever love. Blessings on you and your family!
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