This is the fictionalized story of the author's adoption, much of which is true. A couple's longing for a baby leads them to adopt a toddler whose mother can no longer care for her. The little girl and her doll, Jo Jo, begin a new life with a loving new family. This book provides parents and grandparents a way to introduce the concept of adoption to young children. It gives children ages 9-12 a story they can read themselves that helps them explore the concept of adoption and builds their understanding of what a family is.
