Oliver: A Story about Adoption by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is short and sweet. Perfect for a child. Oliver gets in trouble for playing not safely. So he gets disciplined. While he is enduring his punishment he starts contemplating about his birth parents. Then he understands he’s wanted and loved from his adopted parents.
Oliver, A Story of Adoption by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This sweet story is about Oliver, who is adopted. Oliver has quite the imagination and likes to play pirate up in the maple tree. The tree he picks is not strong enough to keep him up and he falls. Oliver’s daddy tells him he needs to go to his room and think about how to play safely. Oliver is so disappointed having to go to his room, he begins to cry and feel sorry for himself. While in his room, he imagines what his life would be like if he hadn’t been adopted. Oliver goes through many scenarios and at the end, he realizes that he is lucky to live with his adoptive parents after all.
I really enjoyed the story of Oliver. It is a relatable story. I raised three boys and while they aren’t adopted, I could see them thinking that when they were in trouble that their “real” parents wouldn’t treat them that way! The illustrations are beautiful and go nicely with the story. I think this book is for any young reader or any young one being read to – whether adopted or not.
Oliver: A Story about Adoption by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A lovely sweet story about Oliver who knows he is adopted. His dad sends him to his room after he falls out of a tree whilst playing. When he goes to his room he imagines what life would have been if he wasn’t adopted. This is a lovely black and white picture book and is perfect for adults and children alike.
Oliver: A Story about Adoption by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Great kids’ book. I enjoyed reading this book to my son. I have a nephew who is adopted, so we can relate to the story line of this book. I would recommend this book to all book lovers and children. Fast read and will definitely reread this one again.
Oliver, A Story About Adoption by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a great children’s story and I love Oliver. This story is a little journey of Oliver and what if’s about this true birth parents after he gets himself in a bit of trouble….but never mad nor sad about being adopted. The book is engaging and I loved the pictures on each page. This story is for young and old alike.
Oliver: A Story about Adoption by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
An adopted lizard-like creature named Oliver is all up in his feelings about getting scolded by his dad. Oliver then starts wondering what his birth parents would have been like and how he would have been treated if they hadn’t given him up.
A talk with his mom helps him understand he is where he is in their lives because they chose him.
Cute story about feelings and coping with being adopted.
Oliver: A Story about Adoption by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Oliver is a sweet lil one who has several questions. The biggest one is why he was adopted and what it might have been like to stay with his original family. He gets in trouble with his dad and has some time to reflect on his emotions. There is a lot going on at once in his little mind! Ultimately, Oliver realizes that he is loved and cared for right where he is.
This is a super cute book to read with the littles in your life (or have them read it to you!). The illustrations are good but I would have liked to have seen a little more color. This is a great way to have conversations about the different types of families, as well as how to deal with different emotions one might be feeling.
Reviewed by: @Faithfulgirl4
Oliver, A Story About Adoption – Updated by Lois J. Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This story shines a light on adoption and bringing one into the fold of a family. What child adopted or not wish for or think about having different parents whenever they are told off. Lois’s stories always have messages/learning tools in them. Kids between the ages of 4 – 8 will like Oliver even if they don’t understand the message.
This hit home as we have been fostering a cat and he is finding his place in the family and after his surgery today, we are adopting him.
It also made me smile because when Oliver is sulking it reminds me of my dog when sulking who turns away so he is facing the other way and will not even acknowledge us.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Oliver: A Story about Adoption by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Oliver, A Story of Adoption by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Janel Bernotas
Another adorable story by Lois Wickstrom! On this one, Oliver is the main character and knows he is adopted. He gets in trouble and sent to his room for climbing a tree. He’s upset and angry at the fact that he’s being punished. He imagines what it’d be like to have other parents, what it’d be like if his birth parents kept him, why his birth parents gave him up for adoption. In the end, he goes back downstairs and chats with his parents about adoption. This is a cute and explanatory story that I think would be helpful in explaining adoption to young children. I love the black and white sketched illustrations too! Very well done, yet again, Lois Wickstrom!
Oliver: A Story about Adoption by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Loved Oliver! When Oliver gets in trouble, he thinks of what his birth parents are doing and how they would treat him. As his father tells him, all kids whether adopted or not, think of life with different parents. I think this is a great book to help kids understand feelings and learn about adoption. Oliver’s character is so lovable and the illustrations will keep your child interested.
Oliver: A Story about Adoption by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
3 Stars
Oliver: A Story About Adoption by Lois Wickstrom is a story for children from ages 4 to 8. It is a sweet story about adoption, acceptance, family, love, and also a little about managing emotions.
Oliver is adopted, and after a bit of an accident he is sent to his room where he starts sulking and begins to wonder what his ‘real parents’ are like and how his life could be so different with them.
A cute story with likeable characters and interesting illustrations.
Happy Reading!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Oliver: A Story about Adoption by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I thought the book was ok. I didn’t like some of the wording but that was just my opinion. The point of the story is good though. Oliver got in trouble and sent to his room by his dad. Oliver was adopted and thinks how life would be with his birth parents. He wonders why he was adopted and thinks of different reasons. At the end he goes down stairs and all is forgotten and is happy again with his mom and dad who had adopted him.
review by @xchellex
Oliver: A Story about Adoption by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed reading this children’s story. This is a story about how you feel when you are made by your parents. A story that had Oliver question what his birth parents would be like and the things he could do. It is a great story that has engaging illustrations that will keep your children interacting with the story. I enjoyed how the story had parts that would keep the child’s attention. Oliver is a great character. He is likable and added so much to the story. This is a great book for any child. I highly recommend this book.
Review by @bjwagner
Oliver, A Story About Adoption by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 stars
Such a cute story. I like that it showcases that Oliver wasn’t sad about being adopted, just like any kid who gets mad at their parents, they sometimes wish or imagine what life would have been like with someone else or somewhere else. I know I did the same when I was mad at my parents. The artwork is beautiful and all around a sweet adoption story.
Oliver: A Story about Adoption by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was such a cute book! My 7 year old daughter absolutely loved it and so did I. My husband was adopted so it brought up great conversation between the two of us. We also really liked the illustrations that went with the story. Great kids book!
Oliver: A Story about Adoption by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Oliver was playing pirates and fell out of a tree. He could have gotten really hurt, but didn’t. However, his daddy told him to stop playing in the tree because it wasn’t strong enough. This made Oliver mad and started to question where his real parents are, Oliver is adopted. Oliver thinks about all the places that his parents may be, but ultimately decides that it was for the best because they couldn’t take care of him. After cooling off, he makes his way to the kitchen where his parents are baking cookies – he got to lick the batter. He tells his parents that he could have had a completely different life. While that may be true, his parents reassured him that he was very much wanted by them and that made Oliver feel better. I love books on a diverse subject. This would be great for those who were adopted to be able to read about it. While I think the animal chosen for the book is a little weird looking I am sure kids won’t mind.
Oliver, A Story About Adoption by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a very well-written book about adoption and the feelings that kids may have. Not only does it cover how an adopted child may feel but it also talks about how children may feel when they are mad at their parents and might wish they want a different life. I appreciate how the author approached the topic and made it a fun story that is entertaining yet covers real and important topics. This is a story that I will be sharing with my grandson. We have custody of him and it will help us explain some of how he feels is normal. Big feelings are okay. Great book that I recommend.
