Reviews of The Mulberry Bird: An Adoption Story

A “checked” review from Provident Book Finder January/February 1997) “(The Mulberry Bird) is tenderly and compassionately written… I recommend it for adoptees of any age and for anyone relating to someone who is adopted.”

From The Midwest Book Review (April, 1996)…”In its ten year history the original version of the Mulberry Bird has become a genuine adoption classic, widely recommended by adoption professionals and parent educators and advocacy groups, used often as a
placement gift from adoption agencies and intermeidaries to adopting families, and used by birthparents of children for whom adoption was planned to explain that decision to subsequent children they are prepared to parent…”

From Offshoots (January/February 1997)… “I have never read a more children’s story concerning adoption–rarely does a book may me cry, but I was barely able to finish reading this one aloud. The story involves a bird struggling to raise her baby and ultimately making an adoption plan for her baby. Birthmothers and their struggle to plan for their children’s futures are so rarely discussed in children’s literature that I see this as a must-have for any adoptive family’s library.”

From RESOLVE of Washington State (Summer/Fall 1996)… “…scenarios will encourage young readers to ask aquestions about both their biological and adoptive families, and the book clearly conveys that such questioning is natural and necessary–if not always comfortable…This adoption story is poignant and told with a generosity
of spirit the reflects the author’s sensitivity and experience with adoption. Highly recommended.”

From the July, 1996 issue of Capital District RESOLVE’s newsletter… “”I’m not reading from the perspective of an adoptive parents, but rather from my perspective as a ‘birth-aunt,’ that is, my sister placed a baby for adoption when she was 16, so somewhere out there my nephew is being raised by wonderful parents that my sister hand-picked for the job…The issues and emotions that surround making the adoption decision were conveyed well throughout and were also carried well by the story…I would recommend this book highly to anyone who is planning to adopt, or who has adopted a child. I think it would be appropraite to read to the adoptee and to any biological siblings as well.”

From RESOLVE OF St Louis (Spring, 1997)… a warm and poignant story about a birthmother’s difficult decision. It is intended to answer the question ‘Why was I adopted?’ and it does it simply and without unnecessary drama. Targeted to the 5-10 year old age group, this book would also be appropriate to give to family members and friends who have children than may be confused or curious about your adopted child… The book was a pleasure to read. Enjoy it.”

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