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Summary: This is the story of a loving family awaiting Angelina's birth. As she prepares to enter her earthly life, Angelina worries that she may forget God and her home or not be accepted. Through the story you read how she is reassured she will enjoy life with her new family. This is a picture book about an angel's journey to earth.
Type of Reading: bedtime story, family reading, anytime reading, read aloud book
Recommended Age: read together: 7 to 10; read yourself: 12 and up
Interest Level: 8 and up
Reading Level: 8.3
Age of Child: Read with a 5-year-old girl.
Little Kid Reaction: My daughter asked me to stop reading this book. Even though she thought the pictures were cute, She didn't like the story and said it wasn't believable.
Big Kid Reaction: This is not a fun, light-hearted story. I thought it was too deep for a young child (even as a picture book), and didn't enjoy reading it. I thought she might enjoy the story but was surprised she did not even want to finish it.
Pros: Beautiful illustrations about the excitement of waiting for a new baby help children see that they are loved even before they join a family.
Cons: The book did not flow well and did not seem believable.
Borrow or Buy: Borrow. There are lovely illustrations.
Educational Themes: This is a story that can engage kids waiting for a new sibling or help children see that they are gifts from God and are loved even before they are born.
Literary Categories: Fiction - picture book, religion, family
Date(s) Reviewed: April 2009
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