Over Land and Sea: A Story of International Adoption by Steven Layne (English) H

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Driven by love, nourished by hope, and sustained by faith, thousands of families travel over land and sea each year to adopt children internationally. This timeless multicultural story provides a unique opportunity for every reader to take part in an intimate family journey and to witness the shared joy of relatives and friends upon a "homecoming."

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Driven by love, nourished by hope, and sustained by faith, thousands of families adopt children internationally. A unique opportunity for every reader to take part in an intimate family journey and to witness the shared joy of relatives and friends upon a homecoming.

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Driven by love, nourished by hope, and sustained by faith, thousands of families travel over land and sea each year to adopt children internationally. This timeless multicultural story provides a unique opportunity for every reader to take part in an intimate family journey and to witness the shared joy of relatives and friends upon a "homecoming." Inspired by personal experience, Steven L. Layne's gentle verse combines with Jan Bower's captivating oil portraits to create an excellent story for reading aloud as well as a powerful remembrance for those who have traversed the miles . . . and experienced the wonder of international adoption for themselves. Steven L. Layne serves as Associate Professor of Education and Literature at Judson College in Elgin, Illinois, where he teaches courses in reading methodology as well as in children's and adolescent literature. Dr. Layne is a respected literacy consultant, motivational keynote speaker, and featured author both in and outside of the United States, and his writing for both children and teens has been honored with multiple awards. He is the author of several other books with Pelican: -The Teachers' Night Before Christmas, a 2002 International Reading Association/Children's Book Council Children's Choices Selection -My Brother Dan's Delicious, a 2004 International Reading Association/Children's Book Council Children's Choices Selection -This Side of Paradise, winner of the Hal Clement Award for Young Adult Science Fiction and a 2003 International Reading Association Young Adult Choice Title -Verses for Dad's Heart -The Principal's Night Before Christmas -Thomas's Sheep and the Spectacular Science Project -Thomas's Sheep and the Great Geography Test Steven and Deborah Layne are the parents of three children--all adopted internationally. Illustrator Jan Bower is a portrait artist and a member of both the American Society of Portrait Artists and the Portrait Society of America. The mother of twelve, Mrs. Bower shares a studio with her husband and home-schools her children. Her work has appeared in art shows, schools, and galleries throughout Michigan, where she lives. Over Land and Sea is her first book with Pelican.

Author Biography

Dr. Steven L. Layne holds degrees in psychology and education from Judson University, where he is professor and chair of graduate programs in literacy. He is the author of over thirty books, including two International Literacy Association/Children's Book Council Children's Choice award winners. Mrs. Bower is a portrait artist and a member of the American Society of Portrait Artists and the Portrait Society of America. The mother of eleven, Mrs. Bower shares a studio with her husband and home-schools her children. Her work has appeared in art shows, schools, and galleries throughout Michigan, where she lives.

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CHOSEN AS ONE OF LEARNING MAGAZINE'S BOOKS FOR SPECIAL KIDS FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL 2006 Driven by love, nourished by hope, and sustained by faith, thousands of families travel over land and sea each year to adopt children internationally. This timeless multicultural story provides a unique opportunity for every reader to take part in an intimate family journey and to witness the shared joy of relatives and friends upon a "homecoming." This book will appeal to adoptive families and non-adoptive families alike, with its celebration of family and the enchantment that accompanies the welcoming of new family members. A diversity of children's faces are visible with every turned page, offering lessons in how we are more alike than different in our daily rituals: naps, baths, peek-a-boo, and playing are activities that transcend geographical and cultural boundaries. Inspired by personal experience, Steven L. Layne's gentle verse combines with Jan Bower's captivating oil portraits to create an excellent story for reading aloud as well as a powerful remembrance for those who have traversed the miles and experienced the wonder of international adoption for themselves.

Details ISBN1589801822 Short Title OVER LAND & SEA Pages 32 Audience Age 5-8 Language English Illustrator Jan Bower ISBN-10 1589801822 ISBN-13 9781589801820 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY E Illustrations Yes Year 2005 Imprint Pelican Publishing Co Place of Publication Gretna, LA Country of Publication United States Subtitle A Story of International Adoption DOI 10.1604/9781589801820 AU Release Date 2005-02-28 NZ Release Date 2005-02-28 US Release Date 2005-02-28 UK Release Date 2005-02-28 Author Jan Bower Publisher Pelican Publishing Co Publication Date 2005-02-28 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this

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