Our Growing World was written and illustrated to engage the older child who is navigating foster and/or adoptive placement. Both both entertaining and therapeutic, this fill-in-the-blank lifebook makes it easy for children to document their life and process the emotions associated with the many transitions they may experience.

Ample opportunities for children to write their own story!

Colorful and engagingly written, Our Growing World uses a tree as a symbol of strength and whimsical characters that children can easily relate to. The activity pages are designed to not only be therapeutic, but fun as well.

• "I Am the Star" helps children express how they feel about themselves.  
• "My Roots" makes plenty of room for children to record birth family information. 
• "Branching Out into Foster Care" is for recording details of each foster care experience.
• The "Sprouting New Leaves" chapter is perfect for the child who is navigating the adoption process. As an added treat, the chapter includes recipes for the new family to make together that will create memories to last a lifetime.

Reviewers Rave!

I was in the foster care system when I was young. Now I am a social worker and I work with foster children. I can view your new lifebook from both angles and I will be using My Growing World with all of my children. I know how important it is to keep track of connections made in your youth. The book is engaging and therapeutic. I wish I would have had this when I was young! Great Job. —S.P., Billings, MT

Editor's Choice, Spring 2010 issue of Foster Families Magazine, "The book is interactive, giving opportunities for youngsters to document their memories of life before care, as well as their emotions. Whimsical characters take the child through the journey, exploring different needs the child may have."

Social workers, foster parents and adoptive parents alike will enjoy working with children as they complete this book.

Note: The book delivers as a shrink-wrapped package ready to fit any standard 1/2" to 1-inch, 3-ring binder. Binder is not included with your AdoptShoppe order.