{"product_id":"maxwells-journey-through-foster-care-jennifer-sloan-9798187206278","title":"Maxwell's Journey Through Foster Care: How One Little Boy Found Hope, Healing, and Belonging","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat happens when a child's whole world changes overnight?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaxwell never imagined he would have to leave his home, his mom, and everything familiar behind. As he begins life in foster care, he experiences sadness, anger, worry, and confusion while trying to understand what is happening around him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the support of his caring foster parents, compassionate teachers, and trusted adults, Maxwell slowly learns healthy ways to express his emotions, build new relationships, and believe in himself-all while continuing to love his birth family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaxwell's Journey Through Foster Care\u003c\/b\u003e is a heartwarming children's picture book that helps young readers understand the emotions that often come with foster care. Through gentle storytelling and beautiful watercolor illustrations, children learn that it is okay to have big feelings, ask for help, and discover hope even during life's hardest moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Foster families\u003cbr\u003e- Kinship caregivers\u003cbr\u003e- Adoptive families\u003cbr\u003e- Biological parents working toward reunification\u003cbr\u003e- Therapists and counselors\u003cbr\u003e- Teachers and school social workers\u003cbr\u003e- Child welfare professionals\u003cbr\u003e- Children experiencing foster care or family transitions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside this book, children will learn about: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Understanding big emotions\u003cbr\u003e- Healthy coping skills\u003cbr\u003e- Building trust with caring adults\u003cbr\u003e- Managing anger and anxiety\u003cbr\u003e- School challenges and friendships\u003cbr\u003e- Family visits and reunification\u003cbr\u003e- Hope, healing, and belonging\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by \u003cb\u003eJennifer Sloan, LCSW\u003c\/b\u003e, licensed clinical social worker, school social worker, therapist, and former foster and adoptive parent, this story is inspired by years of helping children navigate trauma, loss, and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are reading this book with a child in foster care, in a school setting, or at bedtime, Maxwell's story reminds every child that they are worthy of love, support, and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer Sloan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798187206278\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 42\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.11d","brand":"Jennifer Sloan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49002254303487,"sku":"9798187206278","price":10.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/maxwells-journey-through-foster-care-jennifer-sloan-9798187206278","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}