This was a beautiful story about a heart looking for its missing piece. The prose flowed well with the rhyme, and the message was sweet.

This is a great book for a child with a history of adoption or a sibling/family member who has another family member who was adopted. I found myself smiling at the end of this one.

This poetic short story provides a heartfelt teachable moment for children of non traditional families of all kinds. This book should be provided to all young children in schools, libraries and homes so that children know that they belong and are loved even if their family is unique.

As a licensed clinical social worker I would recommend this book for therapists, adoptive parents, foster parents and grandparents to use to help children understand and talk about their own family. Thank you to the author for creating this important therapeutic tool.

This heartfelt and easy-to-read story follows a mother who sets out on a path to find the missing piece of her heart. It has a universal theme of love and connection, conveyed in a way that’s age-appropriate, uplifting, and full of heart. It’s a story that adopted children can see themselves in—and one that all children can learn from.

This short but incredibly sweet and touching book is a gentle treasure for anyone connected to adoption or foster care. In just a few pages, it captures the universal journey of searching for love—and the unmatched joy of finding it when a child becomes part of your life.

With language and imagery that are both simple and emotionally rich, the book is accessible to young children while resonating deeply with the adults reading it to them.

I love how gently this story depicts adoption. It’s all very deliberate, and still so very warm. Plus, the rhymes are lovely and simple to read, and I think they add a unique charm to the whole thing.

All in all, a very soft and sweet read that would be perfect for introducing young children to the topic of adoption!