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I’m so pleased to take part in Maria Faulconer’s very special Mother’s Day Event honoring mothers of all kinds, everywhere. Below you’ll find details about A MOM FOR UMANDE by Maria Faulconer, a true adoption story, as well as an amazing giveaway!
Mothers come in all sorts of packages, from natural moms, to adoptive moms, to women who stepped in and raised us in the best way they knew how. No matter what form they come in, mothers are a special group of women who deserve to be honored this Mother’s Day. This week I’m excited to share my appreciation for the women that have helped shape who I am today.
Growing up, my mom was very ill, and I often took care of her. Therefore, I had several women throughout my life that took on a motherly role for me. My Granny cared for me when my mom was in the hospital, made sure I was taken care of, and is always there to listen whenever I need her. She’s always been there for me and is one of my best friends. (Best. Granny. EVER.) I’ve been lucky to have grandmothers, aunts, and family friends to guide me through life. They mean so much to me, and I will never be able to thank them enough for all their love and support.
Maria Faulconer’s giveaway features a very special Mother’s Day gift basket including: Lavender and Vanilla Candle; A Book of Simple Pleasures; A Lavender Lotion and Hand Soap Set; Vanilla Rose Bubble Bath and Body Lotion; Lavender Chamomile Shea Butter Soap; A White Flower in a Wooden Box; Lavender Soap in a Keepsake Box. Enter below!
The heart-tugging true story of how a baby gorilla found love in the arms of a surrogate mom.
When Umande was born, his mother didn’t know how to take care of him. So, he was hand-reared by keepers at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs. For eight months, the keepers crawled on the ground with him to show him how to walk; coughed in his face to teach him discipline; and gave him happy gorilla grumbles to encourage him. But for Umande, something was still missing. Luckily, a thousand miles away at the Columbus Zoo, a mom was waiting just for him.
This touching true story about finding a family will resonate with animal lovers and adoptive families alike.
Illustrated by Susan Kathleen Hartung
About Maria Faulconer
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Maria Faulconer has published fiction and nonfiction for children and adults. She loves writing stories, especially ones that tug at the heartstrings. A huge animal lover, and an adoptive mom herself, she knew when she saw a photo of a baby gorilla snuggling with his surrogate mom that she had to tell their story – A Mom for Umande. Her first children’s book, Arianna and the Strawberry Tea, was used for a statewide literacy program. She currently writes for Colorado Springs Style magazine and is working on a YA novel. She lives in Colorado with her husband and two children.
Giveaway
Event Participants
Monday, May 4th – Coffee Books 7 Art
Monday, May 4th- Pieces of Whimsy
Monday, May 4th – 21st Century Once Upon a Times
Thursday, May 7th- In Between the Pages
Thursday, May 7th- Beauty and the Armageddon
Thursday, May 7th- Deal Sharing Aunt
Thursday, May 7th- A Book and a Latte
Friday, May 8th- The Phantom Paragrapher
Friday, May 8th- Curling Up With a Good Book
Friday, May 8th- Stacy S. Jensen
Saturday, May 9th- Ishiee’s Book Blog
Saturday, May 9th- Maureen’s Books
Saturday, May 9th- Bookworm for Kids
Sunday, May 10th- LuLo Fangirl
Sunday, May 10th- Refreshingly Riki
Sunday, May 10th- Bumbles & Fairytales
Sunday, May 10th- Books Are Love
There’s still time to participate and honor the special women in your lives!
This event will run daily from May 4th through May 10th. A blog is not required, however, HTML will be provided for bloggers that will include book and author details, as well as the giveaway information. You’d just need to add your special touch – a letter, or post about being a Mom or the mom(s) in your life, and/or pictures! You may choose to post on whichever day best fits your blogging schedule.
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My family and I celebrated my mother and my grandmother last weekend. We went to the movies then went home and had a little party. 🙂 Needless to say we love them both and got together to celebrate them. They had fun!
Jen, your comments about the special women in your life brought tears to my eyes. Thanks so much for sharing!