Some versions of the book have also been translated into Spanish and Italian.
More information about this book and how to purchase a copy can be found at http://www.childinourhearts.com.
Tanya Chang's Writing Blog
Friday, 30 August 2013
The Child in Our Hearts: Review
Recently, I received copies of a wonderful story about adoption, written for young children. The Child in Our Hearts: A Story of Adoption is written by Paul Janson and illustrated by Kevin Scott Gierman. What makes this story unique is that there are several different versions of the book. Paul and Kevin have addressed multiple family situations where adoption has been considered: single parents, "traditional" couples, and same sex couples. The story is straightforward, and the drawings are full of smiles for the children who see this book. My son was intrigued to see the different versions, and he readily accepted that children might be adopted into different family settings. It's all about the love of the parents for their child.
Some versions of the book have also been translated into Spanish and Italian.
More information about this book and how to purchase a copy can be found at http://www.childinourhearts.com.
Some versions of the book have also been translated into Spanish and Italian.
More information about this book and how to purchase a copy can be found at http://www.childinourhearts.com.
Monday, 12 August 2013
What we'll do for our kids
Summer is vacation time for most Canadians, and if you have kids, that vacation time is often spent geared towards entertaining and/or educating your child(ren). It can be both relaxing and stressful all at once.
My husband and I both love to do things that are geared towards kids. When my husband suggested visiting Disney World last Hallowe'en, I balked a bit at the total cost, but I knew we would all have fun. When we visit museums, play mini-golf, go to see the latest Pixar film, or visit an indoor play place, we all have a great time.
This summer has been no exception. Although we don't have much more than a week (and weekends) to get away, we can still find many ways for all three of us to have fun. Our "stay-cation" included a day at Canada's largest waterpark, Calypso; a trip to the local go-kart track where we also played a couple of rounds of mini-golf; a visit to the Museum of Science & Technology; and, a day at the cottage. The travel part of our vacation took us to Marineland where my son and I had the opportunity to touch and feed a beluga whale. (Those Marineland commercials really have a way of capturing a child's imagination, and it's a "must see" destination for many 5-year-olds.) If you live in southern Ontario, you can get a really good deal on Marineland tickets since the cost of a season's pass is only $5 more than a day pass. We enjoyed the rides, seeing the whales, watching the show, and playing in the arcade.
Of course, summer isn't all play and no work. Jobs afford us the luxury of taking vacations away from home, but it also means less time together during the week. But splash pads and parks are great places to get your child(ren) together with their friends so they can burn off some energy, and museum memberships can cover a few rainy days. At home, we do crafts, play video games, bake cookies, read books, and more. I'm even working on a story idea with my son. He hasn't quite grasped the concept of a story line yet, but he knows what he wants as the subject of his story (robots), and if I prompt him with enough questions, we'll have a story to tell eventually. Hopefully it won't be long before I have something more to share with all of you on this subject. Including my son's story idea, I have two other very concrete ideas floating around in my head. Not bad for someone who really thought The Littlest Knight would be a one-shot deal.
My husband and I both love to do things that are geared towards kids. When my husband suggested visiting Disney World last Hallowe'en, I balked a bit at the total cost, but I knew we would all have fun. When we visit museums, play mini-golf, go to see the latest Pixar film, or visit an indoor play place, we all have a great time.
This summer has been no exception. Although we don't have much more than a week (and weekends) to get away, we can still find many ways for all three of us to have fun. Our "stay-cation" included a day at Canada's largest waterpark, Calypso; a trip to the local go-kart track where we also played a couple of rounds of mini-golf; a visit to the Museum of Science & Technology; and, a day at the cottage. The travel part of our vacation took us to Marineland where my son and I had the opportunity to touch and feed a beluga whale. (Those Marineland commercials really have a way of capturing a child's imagination, and it's a "must see" destination for many 5-year-olds.) If you live in southern Ontario, you can get a really good deal on Marineland tickets since the cost of a season's pass is only $5 more than a day pass. We enjoyed the rides, seeing the whales, watching the show, and playing in the arcade.
Of course, summer isn't all play and no work. Jobs afford us the luxury of taking vacations away from home, but it also means less time together during the week. But splash pads and parks are great places to get your child(ren) together with their friends so they can burn off some energy, and museum memberships can cover a few rainy days. At home, we do crafts, play video games, bake cookies, read books, and more. I'm even working on a story idea with my son. He hasn't quite grasped the concept of a story line yet, but he knows what he wants as the subject of his story (robots), and if I prompt him with enough questions, we'll have a story to tell eventually. Hopefully it won't be long before I have something more to share with all of you on this subject. Including my son's story idea, I have two other very concrete ideas floating around in my head. Not bad for someone who really thought The Littlest Knight would be a one-shot deal.
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