This book addresses the needs of adopted children who feel the pain of having lost their birthparents. Written by an actual birthmother who gave up her child, the book tells adopted children that their birthparents loved them but could not care for them. The book speaks of the sacrifice and love involved in placing a child in another home, in terms that even small children can understand. Even though Morgan knows all about her adoption, the preschooler sometimes asks, "Did my first mother love me?" Morgan's adoptive mother reassures her that she is loved by reading a letter written by her birthmother. 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. Realistic drawings illustrate the story. For parents, the book also includes an article by Jeanne Warren Lindsay, 'Talking with your Child about Adoption'. It explains key points that parents should make when talking with their adopted children -- they were born like everyone else, being adopted is normal and natural and it's forever. And of course, their birthparents did not 'abandon' them, but loved them in the best way they could. This slim volume will be of value to adoptive parents and children, especially those fortunate enough to have letters from a birthmother. Reading level: Ages 4-8 Paperback - 47 pages