Why Did We Have to Say Goodbye? Valerie's Story

"Why Did We Have to Say Goodbye? Valerie's Story" is one young girl's Lifebook, detailing her experience navigating the world of foster care and adoption while grieving the death of her younger brother, a victim of child abuse. Writing in verse, the author, Valerie's adoptive mother, uses Valerie's own words and experiences as the foundation for this compelling story of loss, grief, and faith. From Valerie's descriptions of her younger brother and her love for him, to her reaction to the sudden removal from everything familiar to her and placement in foster care, to the recognition that her brother is never coming home and her strong faith that one day she will be reunited with him in Heaven, this story provides a glimpse at the heartache, grief, and ultimately the hope that results from the loss of her brother. Valerie has willingly shared her story, "so that other children will know they are not alone." Beautifully illustrated, this book is an engaging tool for use in child abuse prevention and may provide impetus for life-changing decisions for children and families at risk.
ASIN: 0990883809
VSKU: RDV.0990883809.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Gwenn Eyer|Sharon Coker
Binding: Library