I Wished for You: An Adoption Story (Marianne Richmond) Hardcover – Picture Book, 1 Feb. 2008

One of the best books for sharing with kids about adoption. unlike others I have read where the story is too detailed and then jars with the purpose for which I want it, this one is general enough but allows me to be specific where I want to on the way. Beautifully heartwarming too.

I have read this with my little one a few times and it is beautiful, it also helps start age appropriate conversations about adoption, as a single parent this book is great as it is just Mummy Bear and Baby Bear talking on their 'cuddle spot'

This is my favourite adoption book for my daughter (age 5). Brought a tear to my eyes first few times I read it. Explains how wanted and special your adopted child is. It will be useful for a few more years. Lots of opportunities in it to answer common questions.

Great story, and well thought

The first time I read this book my emotions came flooding to the surface as it really touched me and was in tune with how I felt about our little girl. Once I got a grip my 4 year old enjoyed the story and I'm sure in time it will help her to understand a little more about adoption and why it may happen and how much we wanted her.

Very beautiful story. I love it

Great book well worth the money

Good quality hardback book with lovely illustrations. The story starts out lovely but then makes references to God and how the mama bear prayed to God, and God picked the child. As we are not a religious couple it doesn't really work for us as this will raise questions about religion and not believing , which may make the story not believable. It's a shame as otherwise the book is quite sweet (this is the 2nd adoption book for children I have bought, only to find it refers to God as sending the child) The book does make reference to birth parents and how they still love the child which is quite nice. It goes through a story about how long a mama bear wished for their baby bear.

Very sweet story and hits on most concerns you would have. We recommend this to adoptive parents. The art is also well done for the book.

I love this book and so does my son!!! Thank you!!!

Rather long - for a young child.....

This book was the sweetest addition to an adoption basket that I put together for a friend’s adoption. It is a beautiful story of adoption whether you adopt from private agency or foster care! There is not a huge market for adoption gifts so I was so thankful when I found this book! It is beautifully written and pictures are so sweet!

Love, love, love this! Would give it 10 stars out of 5 if possible. I bought it toread to my adopted daughter. She isnt old enough to understand it yet but I love it and I hope she will too. I hope it will introduce her to the idea of adoption as well as answer some of her questions. "Didnt the mama who had me in her tummy wish for me?" I cant wait to read it to her.