Mary Osgood has done it again! Love Bug is an incredibly sweet story that perfectly describes the trauma that many children face as they navigate life in the foster care and adoption systems. In fact, as I read the story to my 11-year-old, he said, Hey, she used my life to tell that story! That is what I do. He recognized himself in Love Bugs behaviors. What I really loved about this story is that it carefully shows that there is a reason behind the behaviors. If we dont understand what it is that is behind them, we will never be able to successfully address those behaviors. My children and I enjoyed the story, and I imagine that all other children and parents will, too. As we read about Love Bug and his forever mom, we smiled big huge smiles, looked deep into each others eyes, and then shared warm and snugly hugs. The story is special, and reading it with my children allowed us to experience some profoundly intimate moments. It allowed us a chance to talk about some very diffi cult issues in an easy and non-threatening manner. Seeing cute little puppies facing the challenges of foster care made it easier for my children to discuss those challenges in their own lives.
