Summary: The journey of adoption is beautifully depicted with the comforting imagery of a poppy flower who is welcomed into a garden family. It is a charming story of “seeds” being planted in the perfect place – exactly where they belong. Children and adults will enjoy this simple yet meaningful story and homespun illustrations. The book’s loving approach helps children to understand adoption. Andrea Nepa has captured the essence of adoption and family, and has illustrated it beautifully with images and poetry that even a small child can comprehend and enjoy.
My Thoughts: This is an absolutely GORGEOUS book! The illustrations are just beautiful. They are very scrapbook-like, and vibrant. Again, just fabulously GORGEOUS. This book isn’t just visibly appealing, as the story is very sweet, too. I absolutely loved it!
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: Received as part of a blog tour promotion on Tribute Books. (Tribute Books can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.)
About the Author: Andrea Nepa is the mother of an adopted Vietnamese daughter named Leah. In 2001, Adoptions from the Heart assisted with the international adoption. Andrea dedicated her book to her daughter: “For my dear Leah, whose journey in her young life has already taken her to far away and unexpected places.” In 2006, Leah was diagnosed with cancer. She is currently in remission. Andrea lives with Leah and her husband, David, in Haddonfield, New Jersey. She is a registered dietitian for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Andrea Nepa can be found on Facebook.
More Information: To learn more about Red in the Flower Bed, check out the Web site for the book HERE. Read an excerpt from the book HERE, or watch the trailer:
Read It: Get your own copy HERE.
FTC Disclosure: All items reviewed were either obtained by me for my own enjoyment or sent (from the author, publisher, publicist, via tour sites, etc.) in exchange for an honest review. I receive no monetary compensation for my posts. All opinions expressed are my own.
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Heather – we can’t thank you enough for your 5-star review. It means a lot to us. I’m so glad that you absolutely loved the look of the book. Andrea spent a lot of time designing the pages and thinking about the feel she wanted the pages to convey. I know she will be thrilled to hear how much you liked it.
Thanks for sharing RED IN THE FLOWER BED with the readers of the Proud Book Nerd. It is one of my favorite book blogs.
Best wishes,
Nicole
Tribute Books
Thank you so much, Nicole! I really appreciate being able to participate in Tribute Books’ tours!
Thank you for including me. Andrea did a fabulous job. She should be proud of her book!
Thanks! for this great review.
Thank you!
Thank you very much for reviewing my book.
You’re very welcome.