{"product_id":"home-for-a-while-hardcover","title":"Home for a While - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLauren H. Kerstein\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNatalia Moore\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gentle and hopeful story about foster care, trust, and finding a place to belong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Ultimately, the book is as much a model for foster parents as it is a story to provide validation of foster children's experiences . . . . Gentle and wise--especially as a read for foster parents.\"--\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis thoughtful picture book follows Calvin, a young boy in foster care who wants to trust but feels unsure how. Having lived in many different houses, Calvin carries his worries with him as he moves once again, this time into Maggie's home. Through patience, respect, and everyday kindness, Maggie helps Calvin begin to see himself in a new way and imagine the possibility of connection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten with sensitivity and care, the story offers reassurance and validation for children who have experienced foster care, while also modeling empathy and understanding for adults. Praised by \u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e as \"gentle and wise,\" the book serves as both an engaging story for children and a meaningful resource for foster parents, caregivers, and professionals supporting children through transition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChild-Centered Foster Care Story\u003c\/strong\u003e Presents foster care through a young child's emotional perspective in an age-appropriate, accessible way.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThemes of Trust and Belonging\u003c\/strong\u003e Explores how kindness, respect, and consistency can help children feel safe while also feeling seen and valued.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport for Caregivers\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers insight for foster parents and adults seeking to better understand foster children's experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConversation Starter\u003c\/strong\u003e Encourages discussion about feelings, relationships, and what it means to feel safe and cared for.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Publisher\u003c\/strong\u003e From Magination Press, the children's imprint of the American Psychological Association, experts in child development and emotional well-being.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLauren Kerstein, LCSW, \u003c\/b\u003e is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She writes books for children and young adults, and even wrote a textbook about Autism Spectrum Disorders. She lives in Englewood, CO. Visit her at laurenkerstein.net, on Facebook @laurenkersteinauthor, on Twitter and Instagram @LaurenKerstein \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNatalia Moore\u003c\/b\u003e has illustrated over 25 books and is a qualified art teacher. She lives in South Devon, UK. Visit her at nataliamoore.co.uk, on Facebook @nataliamooreillustration, on Twitter @NataliaMoore_, and on Instagram @nataliaillustrates.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.1 x 8.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 02, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home for a While\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45778775703596,"sku":"9781433831874","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/jgGKY-8fvp9781433831874.webp?v=1783515883","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/home-for-a-while-hardcover","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}