Billy Had to Move
Book Review
Author: Theresa Ann Fraser, CYW, BA
Illustrated by Alex Walton
I was taken from my biological parents at the age of 1. Put into a foster home for a week and then a week later moved to a home where my twin sister was being housed. Was a foster child there for 4 years until my foster parents adopted by twin sister, my little brother and I. I can relate highly to this book, and the confusion a child goes through by being moved around from home to home, whether it is caused by an absent parent or a death of a guardian. A great Book for social workers and guidance counselors to have on hand.
Book Review
Written in a context that would be considered laments terms for an adult, but in fact, this book is perfect for a child to read. Words that are so explanatory and vivid, a reader can actually get a metal picture of the facial expressions of the character without looking at the pictures.
The character of Billy is written so well to describe typical kid's random thoughts even in a tough situation.
Growing up I was adopted, and in my adopted family we still took in many foster kids. I have experience with the topic of this book and can highly relate to its plot. I would recommend a young foster child, read this book, or get this book read to them. I believe it would help them understand a little more about their situation, by reading in a book that another child has gone through a similar situation. When A child is able to relate to another child on subject matter and experiences, they are more apt to feel a little safer and more at ease about what it going on. A great read that I believe will be in and out of school counselor's offices and therapist rooms in the future.
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Post a CommentThank you David, I believe every child and parent/gaurdian of them should be well educated on the the subject, issues are sure to come out in this kind of situation.