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Super Special Sisters: A Story About the Miracle of In Vitro Fertilization

by Juliet Napier; Illustrated by Sheila G. Johnson

32 pages; Saddle stitched; illustrated; catalogue #05-2764; ISBN 1-4120-7866-0; US$14.77, C$16.99, EUR12.14, £8.50

This is a picture story for young readers in Grade One to Grade Five. It is based upon the author's real-life experience of conceiving a baby through in vitro fertilization.

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About the Book

Super Special Sisters: A Story About the Miracle of In Vitro Fertilization is a picture story for young readers in Grade One to Grade Five. It is based upon the author's real-life experience of conceiving a baby through in vitro fertilization. The narrator is a seven-year-old boy who tells the story of the birth of his twin sisters, Sarah and Juliet. Jackson explains that when he asked his parents for a baby brother or sister, they told him that they had to get help from a doctor at a special clinic to get pregnant. As the story develops, Jackson shares the family's emotional experiences in candid and natural language.

The author's intent is to present a realistic depiction of events that is simple enough for a young child to understand. The story also introduces the idea of adoption as an option, but in the end the family's fourth and final attempt at in vitro fertilization is successful. The excitement of the pregnancy is shared by Jackson's parents and his Grandmother as they discover that they are expecting twin girls in their family. A year after the birth of the twins, Jackson reflects that, "Sometimes it's not easy being a big brother to my super special sisters, but most of the time it's just great!"

Super Special Sisters: A Story About the Medical Miracle of In Vitro Fertilization is designed to present factual information to a child in a reassuring manner. This story would prove very useful in explaining what could be a difficult topic. It will touch the hearts of all families who have suffered from infertility or secondary infertility. It is also an extremely useful learning resource for primary teachers who are teaching their students about families and the many different ways that families are created. The glossary and frequently asked questions at the end of the book are particularly helpful.

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About the Author

Juliet Napier is an elementary school teacher-librarian and also a teacher of English as a Second Language. She was born in England and now makes her home in Delta, British Columbia, Canada with her husband and two sons. She belongs to a local writing group which is where she met the illustrator, Sheila Johnson. This is the first book that they have worked on together and all the writing group members edited this story.

Super Special Sisters is based upon the author's personal experience of conceiving a baby through in vitro fertilization. After having their first son naturally, the couple suffered from secondary infertility and underwent various fertility treatments. Their fourth and final attempt at in vitro fertilization was successful and they are now the proud parents of two boys. Juliet felt passionate about sharing her experience with other families and teaching IVF children where they come from.

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About the Illustrator

Sheila Johnson grew up on the Saskatchewan prairies, where she developed a love for the outdoors, drawing and writing. Primarily a self-taught artist, Sheila is passionate about creating art from nature. She currently resides on the West Coast of British Columbia, where she hikes, bikes, draws, and writes with her husband, her two boys and their pets.

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