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Splashes of Joy review
Splashes of Joy
May 16, 2011
Children's Book: Red in the Flower Bed review
by Joy Hannabass
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May 16, 2011
Children's Book: Red in the Flower Bed review
by Joy Hannabass
Red in the Flower Bed is a wonderful illustrated children’s story about interracial adoption. It uses the example of a poppy seed falling to the grown and wasn’t wanted, and the wind carrying it away to a place that it was wanted and could grow. And even though this poppy seed would be different, it would grow into a beautiful flower among the other flowers in the garden.
I was very blessed to grow up in a community with as many blacks as whites, and even more blessed to have parents and grandparents that instilled in us to love and respect everyone regardless of their color. How sad for someone who is not accepted because they are different. This wonderful book shows children that we can be beautiful and useful no matter how different we are. And also be needed, just as this poppy flower was needed to make up the red for the rainbow! I recommend this book for parents to read to their children, even if there are not adopted children in the family. All children at some point in the small lives will come in contact with children that are adopted, or that is different.
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Friday, April 29, 2011
EBOOK GIVEAWAY & Review of Andrea Nepa's "Red in the Flower Bed"
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April 25, 2011
Red in the Flower Bed by Andrea Nepa - A Review & Giveaway
by Amanda
Red in the Flower Bed by Andrea Nepa is a beautifully illustrated children's story which follows a poppy seed as it travels the world searching for the perfect place to grow. The home she is originally sent from the sky to live in is too dry for her to flourish and grow, so she takes to the wind until she finds the perfect garden in which to bloom.
Aside from being a beautiful story in and of itself, Red in the Flower Bed has special meaning, because it is Nepa's story about adoption. Andrea Nepa is the mother of an adopted Vietnamese daughter named Leah. In 2001, Adoptions from the Heart assisted with the international adoption. Andrea dedicated her book to her daughter: "For my dear Leah, whose journey in her young life has already taken her to far away and unexpected places." In 2006, Leah was diagnosed with cancer. She is currently in remission. Andrea lives with Leah and her husband, David, in Haddonfield, New Jersey. She is a registered dietitian for the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
I've got to say, that while I enjoyed reading the story right from start (and my daughter is in LOVE with it), I was truly touched by Nepa's work after I took the time to read her bio and learn more about why she wrote the poppy's story. Red in the Flower Bed is the perfect story for any young child, but I think it will be especially poignant for a family with experience or an interest in adoption. As another bonus, this book is offered as an e-book, and my kids were so excited to get to "read like mommy" on my phone and on the computer. The story is a favorite of both of my older children, and I'm sure it will be a favorite for your family as well.
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April 25, 2011
Red in the Flower Bed by Andrea Nepa - A Review & Giveaway
by Amanda
Red in the Flower Bed by Andrea Nepa is a beautifully illustrated children's story which follows a poppy seed as it travels the world searching for the perfect place to grow. The home she is originally sent from the sky to live in is too dry for her to flourish and grow, so she takes to the wind until she finds the perfect garden in which to bloom.Aside from being a beautiful story in and of itself, Red in the Flower Bed has special meaning, because it is Nepa's story about adoption. Andrea Nepa is the mother of an adopted Vietnamese daughter named Leah. In 2001, Adoptions from the Heart assisted with the international adoption. Andrea dedicated her book to her daughter: "For my dear Leah, whose journey in her young life has already taken her to far away and unexpected places." In 2006, Leah was diagnosed with cancer. She is currently in remission. Andrea lives with Leah and her husband, David, in Haddonfield, New Jersey. She is a registered dietitian for the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.I've got to say, that while I enjoyed reading the story right from start (and my daughter is in LOVE with it), I was truly touched by Nepa's work after I took the time to read her bio and learn more about why she wrote the poppy's story. Red in the Flower Bed is the perfect story for any young child, but I think it will be especially poignant for a family with experience or an interest in adoption. As another bonus, this book is offered as an e-book, and my kids were so excited to get to "read like mommy" on my phone and on the computer. The story is a favorite of both of my older children, and I'm sure it will be a favorite for your family as well.
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Monday, March 7, 2011
Inspired by Savannah review
Inspired by Savannah
March 5, 2011
Red in the Flower Bed by Andrea Nepa - Book Review and E-Book Giveaway
by Robin McCoy
5 stars out of 5
What a charming book about interracial adoption, Red in the Flower Bed is. This rhyming children's storybook follows a seed that is dropped by a poppy flower, and winds up in a family garden. From there, through nurturing and love, it grows into a confident and beautiful red Poppy.
The illustrations in this book are simply amazing. They blend with the text and allow readers to truly find beauty in the red Poppy.
People who adopt are special people. They look beyond age and race, and only see the child for what they are -- in need of a loving family. They open their homes and hearts and accept these children as their own. Andrea is just one of these special people. It is nice how she created this book, in honor of her adopted daughter, Leah. What a great way to share this special gift in life, through the use of a beautiful flower. If you have adopted a child, this is a great book to share with your little angel.
March 5, 2011
Red in the Flower Bed by Andrea Nepa - Book Review and E-Book Giveaway
by Robin McCoy
5 stars out of 5What a charming book about interracial adoption, Red in the Flower Bed is. This rhyming children's storybook follows a seed that is dropped by a poppy flower, and winds up in a family garden. From there, through nurturing and love, it grows into a confident and beautiful red Poppy.
The illustrations in this book are simply amazing. They blend with the text and allow readers to truly find beauty in the red Poppy.
People who adopt are special people. They look beyond age and race, and only see the child for what they are -- in need of a loving family. They open their homes and hearts and accept these children as their own. Andrea is just one of these special people. It is nice how she created this book, in honor of her adopted daughter, Leah. What a great way to share this special gift in life, through the use of a beautiful flower. If you have adopted a child, this is a great book to share with your little angel.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Author Terri Forehand review
Writing and other ways into the heart of the matter ... for kids
February 3, 2011
Red in the Flower Bed - Book Review
by Terri Forehand
Red in the Flower Bed
Andrea Nepa
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This is a simple book with a grown up and inspirational message that I was both surprised and impressed. It follows the journey of a poppy seed through many places where it would not bloom to the unlikely yet perfect place for it to be planted. Just like in interracial adoptions, a child might feel transplanted into a different culture, yet it becomes the perfect place for that child to bloom.
Andrea Nepa wrote the book for her adopted Vietnamese daughter, Leah. Her little girl made the long journey first to the United States and into a new family. Then later, her journey led her down a medical pathway when she was diagnosed with leukemia. Now in remission, Leah blooms.
The story is easy to read with simple words yet resonates an emotionally impacted message for adults ands children about belonging. Read it over and over, and in the words of Mary Englebright- "Bloom where you are planted."
A great story for the hearts of children and especially touching for those children blessed to be adopted.
February 3, 2011
Red in the Flower Bed - Book Review
by Terri Forehand
Red in the Flower BedAndrea Nepa
http://www.tribute-books.com/
This is a simple book with a grown up and inspirational message that I was both surprised and impressed. It follows the journey of a poppy seed through many places where it would not bloom to the unlikely yet perfect place for it to be planted. Just like in interracial adoptions, a child might feel transplanted into a different culture, yet it becomes the perfect place for that child to bloom.
Andrea Nepa wrote the book for her adopted Vietnamese daughter, Leah. Her little girl made the long journey first to the United States and into a new family. Then later, her journey led her down a medical pathway when she was diagnosed with leukemia. Now in remission, Leah blooms.
The story is easy to read with simple words yet resonates an emotionally impacted message for adults ands children about belonging. Read it over and over, and in the words of Mary Englebright- "Bloom where you are planted."
A great story for the hearts of children and especially touching for those children blessed to be adopted.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Book Dads review
Book Dads
January 24, 2011
Book Review: Red in the Flower Bed
by Chris Singer
Red in the Flower Bed is a charming and elegant rhyming poem telling the story of a lone poppy seed floating through the air in search of a place to call home. The poppy seed and gardening motif serves very nicely as a subtle yet stirring metaphor for interracial adoption.
January 24, 2011
Book Review: Red in the Flower Bed
by Chris Singer
Red in the Flower Bed is a charming and elegant rhyming poem telling the story of a lone poppy seed floating through the air in search of a place to call home. The poppy seed and gardening motif serves very nicely as a subtle yet stirring metaphor for interracial adoption. I loved the simplicity in the pictures in this book. They reminded me of a homemade collage project and left me and imagine other readers with a warm feeling as you can see the love which has gone into the creation of this book. I was struck by the powerful emotions I felt while reading this book as well. I was in awe of this and found it to be quite a powerful and touching tribute (appropriate since it’s published by Tribute Books!!) to the infinite bounds of a parent’s love for a child.
I’m a huge supporter/proponent of adoption as I have had the opportunity to spend time overseas working with orphans of AIDS and also visiting orphanages. I will definitely be recommending this book to people I know who have adopted or who work with adopted children.
I also want to give Tribute Books a great deal of credit here as well by having the book available in so many different formats: Paperback, E-Book, Google Book, Kindle, iPad and the Nook. As the owner of the new color Nook, I’ve happy to see such a high quality book available and available at a great price of $4.95!! Well done!!Friday, December 31, 2010
The Handmaden review
The Handmaden
December 30, 2010
Red in the Flower Bed
by Kelly
"Red in the Flower Bed" by Andrea Nepa is a touching and beautifully crafted children's book on the topic of interracial adoption.
The story follows a little seed from the beginning of it's journey of uncertainty to the end where it becomes a flower with positive nurturing and care. The seed is an analogy for the child who is to be adopted and gives a gentle explanation for the adoptive child who may wonder why.
The illustrations are very simple yet emotive. The book would suit not only an interracially adoptive family but any adoptive family.
I am a great supporter of adoption and I lament the fact that the adoption process is made so difficult and sometimes inaccessible for so many. The author is an adoptive parent herself which is quite obvious as this is a book written from the heart.
You can learn more about Andrea Nepa or purchase her book here.
December 30, 2010
Red in the Flower Bed
by Kelly
"Red in the Flower Bed" by Andrea Nepa is a touching and beautifully crafted children's book on the topic of interracial adoption.The story follows a little seed from the beginning of it's journey of uncertainty to the end where it becomes a flower with positive nurturing and care. The seed is an analogy for the child who is to be adopted and gives a gentle explanation for the adoptive child who may wonder why.
The illustrations are very simple yet emotive. The book would suit not only an interracially adoptive family but any adoptive family.
I am a great supporter of adoption and I lament the fact that the adoption process is made so difficult and sometimes inaccessible for so many. The author is an adoptive parent herself which is quite obvious as this is a book written from the heart.
You can learn more about Andrea Nepa or purchase her book here.
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