We have several friends who’ve adopted beautiful girls from China. So I’m absolutely thrilled to be able to share this new book with them. Mary Beth & Steven Curtis Chapman share a sweet story of adoption in their new book You Were Always in My Heart.
This story is told through the eyes of a little ladybug named Dot who finds a mysterious bundle one day. She promises to stay with the little bundle as they wait for her forever family to find her.
For adopted children, the story is a perfect reminder of how much they’re loved. It’s also a good way for parents to explain to kids the concept of adoption. Emma and I enjoyed reading the book together. We talked about her friends who are adopted and how their parents chose them to be part of their families.
Show Hope
If you’re familiar with Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife Mary Beth, you may already know about Show Hope. Show Hope is the foundation the Chapmans started to help families overcome the financial hurdles of adoption. You can learn more about Show Hope here.
The Giveaway
One Simple Pen reader will win a copy of You Were Always in My Heart. To enter, simply leave a comment about adoption.
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Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for conducting this review and giveaway. All opinions are – as always – honest and my own.
My daughter is adopted.
We have 3 sweet kids who were all adopted. This would be a great book for our kids’ library!
We are hoping to adopt in the near future.
We have 2 daughters adopted from China and are fans of their other books!
I’m going to college to be a social worker so I can one day work at an adoption agency. 🙂 I’m also planning on adopting when the time is right.
I get your email.
This book shares a wonderful message. My husband and I are praying about adoption.
Such a sweet story…. Cannot wait to read the whole book!
Foster parenting was some of the most difficult and rewarding ministry I’ve ever done but thru it, it brought me my amazing son. He is a true gift and honor to raise!
My husband and I recently started foster parenting, and adopting is something we’ve always talked about.
We have several friends and family who have adopted…I think God calls us to care for those who we can!
We have been talking about adopting in the future. ^^ We have two children of our own but the last one was a rough delivery/pregnancy in general. Lots of scares. :'(
Our two kids are adopted domestically. My daughter, who is 6, would especially love this book.
I also just subscribed. 🙂
I’m inspired by Mary Beth’s adoption stories!
My husband’s grandfather was adopted