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Mommy's Oven is a children's book based on the author's actual journey to have children, and it's also a story that helps explain to children that not all families are created in the same way. While written in a simple to understand way for children, it's also a good way to open a discussion with young readers about acceptance and appreciation of all types of families. While this book tackles surrogacy, children might also benefit from understanding that there are things like adoption as well. It's a good way to explain to young readers that families come in all shapes, colors, and sizes, and every family is unique in their own way, regardless of how they came to be.
I loved how, even though it's a children's book, it's also non-fiction, and the illustrations depict the author, her husband, and her son perfectly. That's a really nice touch.
This is a wonderful book to have on hand, and I would recommend it to all parents to share with the kids.
5 stars.
Guest Post
When my husband and I started trying to have children, I
already knew my medical history would play a big role in that endeavor. I
didn’t realize how big until I received the call that ripped my heart out. I
would never be able to carry a child. But God has a way of bringing beautiful
miracles out of some of our worst nightmares. As scary and hard as surrogacy
was, it turned into one of the most amazing, life changing experiences I have
ever had.
When I was sick in the hospital with Crohn’s, a woman from
my church embroidered an angel design and told all her followers they could
have the design for free, if they would send one to me and let me know they
were praying for me and thinking of me. I received 1,000’s of angels from all
over the world. I want Mommy’s Oven to help others in the same way those angels
helped me. I want to give hope, support and encouragement in facing this hard
reality. These families are not alone.
I have received such incredible feedback from these families
who have read Mommy’s Oven. I am amazed and beyond thrilled that it is truly
helping others. What is really shocking, is that the responses are not only
coming from those who are going through surrogacy. I have received messages from
those who are going through miscarriages and trying to explain it to their
children, people who are going through adoption who want their children to
understand that families are made in different ways. Even friends who are
trying to teach their children life lessons about accepting, understanding, and
appreciating families for their differences. The gratitude these families have
shown for Mommy’s Oven as a tool for teaching, has been unbelievably humbling.
Thank you for your time!
Brandi
Enter the Giveaway:
Thank you for your review and recommendation of my book. I appreciate your views on it being a useful tool for parents to help their children in accepting all types of families. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome! :)
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