Murphy’s Three Homes: A Story for Children in Foster Care
May 6, 2010 by Adoption Information and Laws
Filed under Adoption Products & Books
- ISBN13: 9781433803857
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Murphy, a Tibetan Terrier puppy, is told he is a ‘good luck dog’ – he is cheerful, happy, and loves to play and wag his tail. However, after going through two different homes and an animal shelter, Murphy starts to feel … More >>
Murphy’s Three Homes: A Story for Children in Foster Care
This is a great book for children who have been in multiple homes and need an explanation about why that is. For younger children especially, who may not be ready to be told the exact reason, this book provides an easy explanation. It shows that Murphy, the puppy, finally ends up in the home best for him, where the people can take care of him, have time for him, and are patient with him as he learns the rules. It is a very good book that young children can identify with and best of all it brings home the idea that it is not their fault and that they are not bad, but rather that there are some homes that are best and others that are not.
Rating: 5 / 5
My husband and I are becoming Foster parents and hope to adopt soon. We got this book for our nieces and nephews (ages 3-11) as a way to introduce them to the concept of foster to adoption. The book had a very powerful impact on them and gave the children just enough information to create positive dialouge and understanding. We will continue to use this book once we have foster children in our home as a way of justifying their feelings of being in foster care.
Rating: 5 / 5
I found this book to be a great tool for foster parents. great job!
Rating: 5 / 5