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A Blessing from Above An Adoption Story — Content Guide for Parents

By Patti HendersonRandom House2025-10-28ISBN 978037582866924 pages
A Blessing from Above An Adoption Story

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

A beautiful story about adoption—and how each child is a blessing.

Every night before she goes to sleep, a kangaroo prays under the stars for a baby to love and hold. One day, as she rests under a tree, a baby bird falls out of its crowded nest—plop!—right into her pouch!

Now, every night before they fall asleep, Momma-Roo and Little One thank God for all their blessings . . . but especially for each other.

The book closes with a quote from Ephesians 1:5: “In love he destined us for adoption to himself. . . .”

Frequently asked questions

  • Is A Blessing from Above An Adoption Story appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is present in the book. The narrative is gentle and focuses on the themes of adoption and love, appropriate for young children. No scary content is present in the book. The story is comforting and reassuring, focusing on the bond between the kangaroo and the baby bird.

  • Does A Blessing from Above An Adoption Story have violence?

    No violence is present in the book. The narrative is gentle and focuses on the themes of adoption and love, appropriate for young children.

  • Does A Blessing from Above An Adoption Story have scary content?

    No scary content is present in the book. The story is comforting and reassuring, focusing on the bond between the kangaroo and the baby bird.

  • Does A Blessing from Above An Adoption Story have religious themes?

    The book includes religious content, specifically Christian themes, as it features a kangaroo that prays to God for a baby to love and hold. It concludes with a quote from Ephesians 1:5, emphasizing the theme of adoption in a Christian context.

  • Does A Blessing from Above An Adoption Story have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The story features animal characters and does not address race as a central theme.

  • Does A Blessing from Above An Adoption Story have profanity?

    No profanity is present in the book. The language used is suitable for young children and aligns with the themes of the story.

  • Does A Blessing from Above An Adoption Story have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative does not address environmental issues or climate change.

  • Does A Blessing from Above An Adoption Story have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The story is centered around the themes of adoption and familial love.

  • Does A Blessing from Above An Adoption Story have gender roles?

    The book features a female kangaroo as the main character but does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The focus is on adoption and love rather than gender dynamics.

  • Does A Blessing from Above An Adoption Story have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes present in the book. The story focuses on a female kangaroo adopting a baby bird, which does not relate to LGBTQ+ topics.