“We wished and wished for someone just like you. A special person who can come and stay with us.”
You are a Wish, a special book that will help adoptive parents and their children embrace their relationship, is the perfect starting point for parents who want to talk to children about adoption.
Written by Jaco Jacobs, this picture book tells in a compassionate and fun way the story of families adopting children.
In addition, it is meant to help children understand that every family is special – even if the members do not necessarily look alike.
The book has beautiful illustrations and a simple message, and adoptive parents can find various tips at the back of the book.
You are a Wish has been produced in aid of Engo, a non-profit and non-governmental welfare organisation operating in the Free State. The organisation provides care and counselling to children, families, the elderly, the disabled and patients in need.
As adoption is one of Engo’s main focus areas, the book resonates with its essential welfare services rendered to the community.
“A child is a gift from God, and it is a privilege to make a difference in a child’s life,” says Alda Fourie of Engo.
The book, available in Afrikaans and English, can be purchased from all major booksellers or directly at Engo Free State for R150.
To place an order, interested parties can send an email to info@engo.co.za or dial 060-548-5543. They can also obtain more information about Engo on the website engo.co.za.
- Jaco Jacobs has authored more than 170 children’s books. More than a million copies of his books have been sold, and two of his books have been adapted into movies. The third is in production.
Jaco resides in Bloemfontein with his wife, Elize, and daughters, Mia and Emma.
