When Joel Comes Home is written by Susi Gregg Fowler and illustrated by Jim Fowler. The Fowlers have two daughters, one by adoption. This book is based in part on their fond memories of their own “welcome home” celebration. This book is written from the perspective of a little girl. The adoptive parents are her parents’ best friends. The book describes the girl’s painting a welcome sign with her mother and making elaborate plans to dress up in a party dress to welcome the baby, to give the new mother flowers and make a pretty speech, and to be the … Continue reading →