Motherbridge of Love

Featured in Time Magazine's Top Ten Children's Books when it was first published, this beautiful poem celebrates the bond between parent and adopted child in a special way. Through the exchanges, between a little girl born in China and her adoptive parent, this title offers a poignant and inspiring message to adoptive parents and children all over the world. Text royalties are donated to the charity The Mothers' Bridge of Love, founded by bestselling author Xinran. ALL AGES AUTHOR: The Mothers' Bridge of Love is a charity that reaches out to Chinese children all over the world, in order to create a bridge of understanding between China and the West, and between adoptive culture and birth culture. It has three missions: to bridge the gap between the East and the West, promoting cultural awareness and understanding; to bridge the gap between adoptive parents and the adopted Chinese children, helping the children find their cultural roots; and to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor, providing educational and other forms of support to children living in poor rural areas of China. The Mothers' Bridge of Love is based in central London. Josee Masse grew up in Canada, where she painted with her father in his studio from as long as she can remember. After college, she worked as a graphic designer for a few years, before deciding to become a full-time illustrator. SELLING POINTS: ? Adoption: Clear, uplifting message for readers ? that adopted children have two mothers who show their love in different ways. ? Unforgettable Artwork: Josee Masse's luminous acrylic artwork brings the book's message to life in unexpected ways. ? Charitable Cause: Text royalties support The Mothers' Bridge of Love, a charity dedicated to young children in the West from China. Colour illustrations