Readers praise
The Baby with Three Families, Two Countries, and One Promise
The story comes to life
“More so than most children’s books about adoption, The Baby with Three Families, Two Countries, and One Promise takes its time to explain and explore the emotional nuances involved…. International adoption is a complex topic, but under the dual, in-depth focus of author Julie Gianelloni Connor and illustrator Saman Chinthaka Weerasinghe, the story comes to life to teach all ages about the emotional and organizational process involved in joining a child to new parents.”
—Donovan’s Literary Services
A unique and essential children’s book ★★★★
“A gentle and colorful explanation of being adopted from a foreign country, The Baby with Three Families, Two Countries, and One Promise is a unique and essential children’s book. Clearly laying out some of the key reasons, factors, and steps in the emotionally complex process of overseas adoption, this book delicately explores the subject, making it a great launching point for conversations between parents and children. The illustrations are vivid, and the text is stripped down to its simplest form, for a concise and sincere look at the topic. This is a charming and accessible read that will help facilitate meaningful conversations in non-traditional families.”
—Self-Publishing Review
An exceptional stand-out
“The Baby with Three Families, Two Countries, and One Promise is an exceptional stand-out in the literature of children’s picture books covering adoption in general and international processes in particular; highly recommended for any collection strong in representing different kinds of family relationships.”
—Midwest Book Review