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Home for a While
by Lauren Kerstein
emotional
fast-paced
There are few books that address the feelings of foster care kids. This book does an admirable job. Calvin is being moved into a new home “for a while”. At first he does not want to be hugged and lets his feelings out in various destructive ways, but Maggie just helps him breathe and work through his emotions in a positive way. This book was simply lovely and so are the Illustrations. I also love that the illustrator made this an interracial pair which hasn’t been seen often in books on foster care. I think all those who work in the foster care services would have a copy of this book. To remind themselves of life’s difficulties when they need it, as well as to help children with new placements.