Whistling for Angela

Name: Whistling for Angela
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781772782455
Price: 39.99 NZD
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By Peggy Collins and Robin Heald

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Whistling for Angela is a touching children's story about a young boy who eagerly awaits the arrival of his new adopted sister. It gently explores themes of family, love, and anticipation through the eyes of a child, capturing the excitement and nervousness associated with such a life-changing event. The book offers an insightful look into the emotions and preparations involved in welcoming a new family member.
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You might enjoy this heartwarming children's story if you appreciate tales that explore themes of adoption, family bonds, and personal growth. It offers a heartfelt journey through the anticipation and joy of welcoming a new family member, making it perfect for young readers and parents alike.

Whistling for Angela

Daniel is preparing the gift of whistling for his new adoptive baby sister.

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Description

Daniel loves birds, and he wants to learn how to whistle asa gift for his new adoptive baby sister Angela. On the day of her adoption,Daniel still can't whistle. It is through meeting Jessie, Angela's birthmother,that Daniel learns the trick to whistle like the birds he loves. Includes anauthor's note about the author's own experiences with adoption.

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Whistling for Angela is praised for its heartwarming and tender narrative about adoption, inspired by the author's personal experiences. It is recognised for its positive portrayal of the adoption process, capturing both the joy of forming a new family and the complexity of the birth mother's decision. The book is recommended for its touching story and bold illustrations that convey deep emotions, making it a valuable resource for discussing family and adoption in classrooms and libraries.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781772782455

Publisher: Pajama Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 June 2022

Country: Canada

Imprint: Pajama Press

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 241.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 510g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Peggy Collins Robin Heald

About the Author

Robin Heald lives in Ashland, Oregon. Before her 30-year career as a drama teacher and preschool director Robin was a stage manager in regional theaters, and on and off-Broadway. Her previous works include Pat, Roll, Pull and Liberty Saves the Day, and her articles have appeared in Exceptional Parenting Magazine and Children’s Literature in Education. Robin’s picture book Isadora’s Sandálias won the Katherine Paterson Prize for unpublished children’s literature at Hunger Mountain in 2015. Her newest picture book, Whistling for Angela, was inspired by her first-hand experiences with adoption. Robin holds a Master’s of Fine Arts in Writing for Children from Spalding University. Peggy Collins is an award-winning children’s book author-illustrator with more than 35 titles to her name, including Hungry for Math: Poems to Munch On, In the Snow, and In the Garden. She has also written and illustrated for animated apps teaching math, indigenous history, and education. Peggy lives in Newburgh, Ontario with her two children.

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