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Anna Maria DiDio

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Anna Maria DiDio, MSW - is an adoptive mother, speaker and author of multiple best selling children's and middle grade books. She is a baker, quilter, and washed-up athlete who is addicted to thin and crispy chocolate chip cookies. Her L.I.F.E.* Adventures Series of children’s books feature stories about adoption and are appropriate for all blended families. Anna Maria hopes that her books encourage open and honest exploration about what children are thinking and feeling. She resides in The City of Brotherly Love.

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	Grace's Write Time 4.90 avg rating — 30 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Carla The Conqueror: Building Adoptee Confidence and Identity (L.I.F.E.* Adventures series) 4.86 avg rating — 29 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	How I Wonder Where You Are, Recognizing Adoptee Grief 4.63 avg rating — 30 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Many People to Love: Understanding Adoption Trauma (L.I.F.E.* Adventures series Book 1) by Anna Maria DiDio (Goodreads Author), Tatiana Lobanova (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 26 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Love at the Border: An Adoption Adventure 4.23 avg rating — 26 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Santa Fe, New Mexico: For Seniors on a Budget. A practical Travel Guide including Tent Rocks , Bandelier, Taos: Hidden Gems, Scenic Day Trips & Senior-Friendly Itineraries for Independent Travelers

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