Adopted Ed

by Darren Maddern, Erin Fusco (Illustrator)

www.AdoptedEd.com - This simple and beautifully illustrated story is about an adopted little boy and his journey through his early years. Sensitive and likable, little Eddie is just like every other kid, eating ice cream and playing ball. At school when he is teased by bullies about being adopted, his mom coaches him through the situation, which ultimately sets the course of his life with personal empowerment. Over time, Eddie feels a strong "void" and becomes curious about his biological parents, which ultimately leads him to find out more. ADOPTED ED concludes with a section of famous people who were adopted.

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Reviews

[Holly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adopted Ed is a beautiful children's book in which we follow the journey of a young boy, Ed, as he learns that he is adopted. Author Darren Maddern speaks from the heart in this Suessical style book, as he was adopted too. It touches base on the issues of what it means to be adopted, how to overcome other people's thoughts on adoption, and the feelings of emptiness that adopted children often have later in life that prompts them to search for information on their biological parents.

My favorite line from the book is when Eddie approaches the bully that has been harassing him about being adopted, and he says, "My parents chose me, yours were stuck with you!"

Adopted Ed is a beautifully moving story that is the perfect way to introduce your child to the subject of adoption and to better educate them. It's full color illustrations by Erin Fusco leave us with characters we are eager to learn more about and a realistic world that we can relate to.

The story ends with a list of celebrities that we all know who were adopted. What a wonderful way to showcase how unique and individual each person is!

[Colette · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a great book of understanding, acceptance and empowerment and I would encourage you to rent or purchase it, whether you are considering adoption or not. Who knows, your child might have friends who are adopted!
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[Sam · Rating 3 out of 5]

it was a cute story, but it was not that well written, and i didn't love the flow. i do think that the energy was good, and that it gave good "thinking-thoughts" (as one of my kids put it) for both adopted and non-adopted kids.

[Carol Harlow · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this was a great book to help a child understand adoption and how special they are. I read this book to the two little ones that I babysit, who are adopted and they really loved the story.