A Buffalo Out of Water
“A Buffalo Out of Water” is the story of Wade the water buffalo, who was born in India and adopted by a family of American buffaloes. As his tenth birthday approaches, Wade wrestles with a question that makes his heart ache, “Why was I given away?”
Over the course of the story, Wade is whisked down a magical river where he reconnects with his birth family and discovers the real reason he was placed for adoption. Even though being adopted is still challenging, he’s able to find an extra measure of self-worth, comfort and peace.
This beautifully illustrated and engaging book presents real challenges adopted kids face, such as identity issues, in an accessible, kid-friendly way. The back of the book even has a helpful list of ways that family and friends can show empathy and sensitivity to adoptees.
The book is meant to be both a mirror and a window. For adopted children, it serves as a mirror, allowing them to see themselves and some of their experiences through the main character. For children who are not adopted, it’s a window into the world of adoption and some of the related experiences and feelings.
It is written by Jeff Dunn, the proud dad of two adopted sons.
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