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Home for a While by Lauren Kerstein
5.0
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.