Sharing an adoption book with DD's class?

Jenn is Silly

On Friday March 2nd I'll be going to Es class to read to them in honor of Read America and Dr.Suesses birthday.  They recommend we bring our child's 2 favorite books to read.  Well one of her favorites is Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born (we read it every night).

Is it appropriate to share with her class?  Granted they're like 8 weeks-15 months old so not that they'd even remember but still.  Any thoughts? 

Art Teacher

Yes, I think it's fine.  The 15 month olds (and younger) might not have the attention span for it, but I think the book itself is wonderful. 

Have fun!

Dr.Loretta

I agree, I think it would be fine. It's a lovely book

silliestbunny

But can you do it without crying??! 

Art Teacher

silliestbunny:

But can you do it without crying??! 

I can't!!!  I cry every time I read that one!

Jenn is Silly

silliestbunny:

But can you do it without crying??! 

I used to cry every time I read it, I still get a little choked up, but we read it every night so I know what to expect now.

The first time I read it, E was about 5 days old, oh man... I cried ugly, ugly tears.

kellz

LOVE this book.  My mom got it for DD as a welcome home gift.  I cried, smiled, laughed, everything as I glanced through it.  After my six weeks of leave was up I went back to my classroom of first graders and thought I could read the book to them to explain a little bit of why their teacher had been gone and what adoption was about.  About halfway through I REALLY regretted it because I was so choked up, and watching all those little faces watching ME was hard.  I yelled at my mom afterward 'don't you know what you DID to me today?" lol.  Anyway, I think it's entirely appropriate, if not too emotional for you : )