I Adore You: Finding Hope and a Home in a New Land

A tender, rhyming story of courage, love, and finding hope in a new home–I Adore You follows young Sana as she journeys from heartbreak to healing with the help of a beloved teddy bear. I Adore You is a moving picture book about Sana, a young girl forced to flee her home with her family in search of safety. In a strange new land full of uncertainty, Sana clings to the one constant in her world: her teddy bear. With quiet strength and gentle wisdom, the bear becomes a symbol of hope, guiding her through fear and helping her rediscover joy. Told in soft rhymes and brought to life with beautiful illustrations, I Adore You introduces children to themes like displacement, resilience, and emotional growth. Through Sana’s eyes, readers see how love and friendship can carry us through even the hardest goodbyes. Inspired by the real-life experiences of the authors, this heartfelt story is both personal & universal–offering comfort to children facing change & empathy to those learning about others’ journeys. Perfect for bedtime, classrooms, or as a meaningful gift, I Adore You is a timeless reminder that even when everything changes, love remains. Editorial Reviews “Hosseiny & Nawzadi have beautifully captured a precious little girl’s journey as she finds her own personal power in her journey towards finding hope and home. Keeling’s illustrations make the story leap off the page & into our hearts. May every child who has this book read to them feel the loving hug of Sana’s Teddy and may every parent who reads this book to their child remember the importance of the warm embrace they and/or their ancestors received when first setting voyage to this country.” * Dr. Patrick Smith, Clinical Psychologist “In this beautiful book, Hosseiny has taken the unfathomable experiences of a child being forced from his home due to war, and while finding safety in a new land, facing the many challenges that come with this, armed with the friendship of a trusted teddy. Giving voice to his own experiences will provide many children with a powerful example of how the shared strength of family, courage, and community can spark a new beginning.” * V. Joy Pavelich, Author, Chasing My Son Across Heaven “This deeply moving story follows Sana, a young girl torn from the warmth and security of everything she knows – her cherished friends, beloved family, and rich cultural heritage. Midst her struggle to rebuild her identity in this unfamiliar place, Sana embarks on a journey of self discovery, realizing that her true strength lies within. This is a must-read for all children–whether they share Sana’s experience as refugees or stand ready to welcome new friends into their hearts and homes.” * Dr. Anna Banerji, Pediatrician and Human Rights Advocate “Accessible & delightful, I Adore You exposes all readers to the story of refugees. It fills us with hope that change is possible & leads to deeper love & understanding of family, culture, community and diversity. Congratulations Hosseiny and Nawzadi on a wonderful, lyrical story!” * Virginia Thompson, Writer and Executive Producer, Verite Films “Fardous Hosseiny has created a beautiful depiction of finding hope in a new country, where cultural differences can be overcome by focusing on what is common to us all: our soul.” * Dr. Ruth A. Lanius, Author, Finding Solid Ground: Overcoming Obstacles in Trauma Treatment “This book offers an eye-opening view of a child’s journey fleeing a war zone & resettling in the US or Canada. It reveals the challenges they face and sparked meaningful conversations with my 8-year-old about war, religion, cultural differences, & how we can make others feel welcome in our community.” * Dr. Andrew E. Muck, Chair and Professor, UVA Department of Emergency Medicine