You Are Special, You Were Chosen

by Joanna Ferlan and Mary Fox Prather

We all have many gifts that make us special. Joanna learned at an early age from her adoptive father just how special she was because he wrote her a story about just how much he loved her. And now she... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1602472742
• ISBN13: 9781602472747
• Release Date: December 2007
• Publisher: Tate Publishing & Enterprises
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.9" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Amazing book for all families!

This is a wonderful book that every family should own. The authors send a wonderful message to all adopted children that no matter where they come from they are loved and are a special part of the family. JoAnna and Mary also do a fantastic job of including all races as part of their illustrations. This is the first book that I have seen that makes an effort to include the very large and growing group of children that have been adopted internationally. I strongly encourage all families to own this book - it is a true gift and contains an invaluable message that I think all children should hear.

Highly Recommended!!

I highly recommend this book for all adoptive families. The illustrations are fantastic and make this heartwarming book the perfect gift for adopted kids of any age. The message is universal: adopted children are truly a gift!

A great book to read to your child

What a wonderful book. I gave my son a copy for Easter, and he is now 18. I've always told him that he was special, now Joanna and Mary have put it in print for me.

And this is a very SPECIAL book!

This book is a true find for all of the very wonderful adopted children in our lives. Joanna and Mary have created an exceptional children's book that is a inspiring for all of the "child" in us. If your child is reading or about to read-the message is simple and filled with the most charming illustrations of all sizes and shapes of children. The message is captivating.

Adopted Children Are Extra Special

The title, You are Special-You Were Chosen, says it all. Adopted children were chosen, twice! This thoughtful book reminds adopted children just how extra special they are. In the foreword, it talks about how co-author Joanna's father wrote a similar story which he read to her every night. Because of this story, Joanna grew up feeling very special, almost sorry for those not adopted. Apparently, Joanna's self-assurance and positive outlook on life is attributed to the daily reminder of how she was loved before she was even born! This easy to read book will give many adoptive parents words and pictures to remind their children how they are loved and were chosen twice, by their birth mom and their adoptive family. The multi-cultural illustrations are pleasing to the eye and the story's simple message will have a profound impact on the self-worth of adopted children. This book is a true gift to adoptive families everywhere!