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    A Mother for Choco

    Author Keiko Kasza
    Board Book
    $8.99 US
    Penguin Young Readers | G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
    5"W x 5.75"H x 0.76"D   | 8 oz | 60 per carton
    On sale Sep 29, 2003 | 30 Pages | 9780399241918
    Age 1-3 years | Up to Preschool
    Reading Level: Lexile 390L
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    Family is about love no matter how different parents and children may be, adopted or not.

    Choco wishes he had a mother, but who could she be? He sets off to find her, asking all kinds of animals, but he doesn't meet anyone who looks just like him. He doesn't even think of asking Mrs. Bear if she's his mother-but then she starts to do just the things a mommy might do. And when she brings him home, he meets her other children-a piglet, a hippo, and an alligator-and learns that families can come in all shapes and sizes and still fit together.

    Keiko Kasza's twist on the "Are you my mother?" theme has become one of the most highly recommended stories about adoption for children.
     
    "The message is warm and reassuring, particularly to adoptees, stepkids, and other children who for various reasons don't resemble their caretakers." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

    "Just right for the preschool group or beginning reader." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    "Cheerful, energetic . . . An excellent choice for storytime." --School Library Journal, starred review

    "A profound message, endearingly and subtly delivered. An ideal choice for adopted or foster children." --Publishers Weekly
    Keiko Kasza was born on a small Japanese island in the Inland Sea of Japan, where she lived with her parents, two brothers, and grandparents. Her uncles, aunts, and cousins also lived nearby. She graduated with a degree in graphic design from California State University at Northridge. She then married an American, making the United States her home ever since. After publishing five children’s books in Japan and working as a graphic designer for 14 years, Ms. Kasza decided in 1988 to devote her time to picture books. She lives in Indiana with her husband and two sons. View titles by Keiko Kasza

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    Family is about love no matter how different parents and children may be, adopted or not.

    Choco wishes he had a mother, but who could she be? He sets off to find her, asking all kinds of animals, but he doesn't meet anyone who looks just like him. He doesn't even think of asking Mrs. Bear if she's his mother-but then she starts to do just the things a mommy might do. And when she brings him home, he meets her other children-a piglet, a hippo, and an alligator-and learns that families can come in all shapes and sizes and still fit together.

    Keiko Kasza's twist on the "Are you my mother?" theme has become one of the most highly recommended stories about adoption for children.
     

    Praise

    "The message is warm and reassuring, particularly to adoptees, stepkids, and other children who for various reasons don't resemble their caretakers." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

    "Just right for the preschool group or beginning reader." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    "Cheerful, energetic . . . An excellent choice for storytime." --School Library Journal, starred review

    "A profound message, endearingly and subtly delivered. An ideal choice for adopted or foster children." --Publishers Weekly

    Author

    Keiko Kasza was born on a small Japanese island in the Inland Sea of Japan, where she lived with her parents, two brothers, and grandparents. Her uncles, aunts, and cousins also lived nearby. She graduated with a degree in graphic design from California State University at Northridge. She then married an American, making the United States her home ever since. After publishing five children’s books in Japan and working as a graphic designer for 14 years, Ms. Kasza decided in 1988 to devote her time to picture books. She lives in Indiana with her husband and two sons. View titles by Keiko Kasza

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