I Love You Like Crazy Cakes by Rose A. Lewis
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Book Reviews of I Love You Like Crazy Cakes
Book Review: Loving, joyful adoption story - highly recommended
Summary: 5 Stars
As the adoptive mom of a six year old adopted from China almost five years ago, I have been looking for a book to share with my daughter that could evoke the feelings we have about her special place in our lives. This comes very close. The story of this adoption journey to China rings true -- it is based on the author's own experience. Lewis' text is loving and joyful --tinged with the longing and sadness that is often part of adoptions. An essential element of this book and one that I especially appreciate is the author's mention of her feelings for her daughter's Chinese mother. We have read and re-read "I Love You Like Crazy Cakes" at our house and it has sparked very necessary and important discussions with our daughter. Dyer's lovely watercolor illustrations are charming --and add to the warm loving tone of the story - it's just wonderful!Book Review: My daughter loves this book
Summary: 5 Stars
Our 2 year old daughter, adopted from China, asks us to read this one again and again. She always points out the page where the baby is handed to her mommy for the first time and touches the tears of the baby... "sad eyes." It's all she can do to wait until the final pages where she exclaims "now happy!"
I think this book captures that special and amazing "birth" really well. The process for an international adoption... paperwork, waiting, travel, uncertainty... all becomes a distant memory the minute that baby is placed in your arms. This book brings me back to that glorious day that we will never forget-- and a day that is important to celebrate. I think part of why my daughter loves it is that she sees how it touches me (it's a hugging book, for sure!)
Book Review: I Love This Book Like Crazy Cakes
Summary: 5 Stars
Rose Lewis opens a window to her heart that makes this book a universal story for anyone who has known a special love. She has accomplished what might seem impossible. It is not only a children's story, but an intensely personal journey that will resonate for anyone of any age who has experienced the magic of falling in love. As you read this to your children, you will think back to the moment when you first held them in your arms, looked into their eyes and forged a life-long bond. At its end you will understand the pure simplicity of true love. The book's illustrations, by Jane Dyer, alone make it worth buying. Its text will bring tears to your eye and warmth to your heart.Book Review: Heart Warming, Beautifully Illustrated
Summary: 5 Stars
I am just now beginning the long process of adopting a child from abroad. It will most likely take 1-2 years, and this book will help keep me going when I lose faith.It is a treasure of a book both for people considering international adoption, and also for those looking at domestic adoption as well. A simple and touching story that tells about the joy all parents feel when meeting their children for the first time...be it through birth or adoption.
This was a truly heartwarming story. Short and easy to read, it's destined to become a bedtime classic.
The illustrations are lovely and dreamy...as a storybook should be.
All in all, a excellent excellent book.
Book Review: A great story, a great keepsake.
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is about a woman who travels to China to adopt a baby girl. My wife and I have now traveled there twice to adopt. I think it's important to adopted children to understand their heritage. When I first read this book, I knew this is something our first little girl will want to have, read and keep all her life. It is very well written and wonderfully illustrated. It will help answer questions for any adopted child and helps the child to know they are loved and wanted, especially if you have adopted children. We will now have to buy a second one! I don't want the girls to squabble over ownership in the future. It is a keepsake, and will ultimately be an heirloom.