RIVERS
Overseas “This is a terrific book to share with any kid you can find nearby and one I hope will inspire you to live a more engaged, involved life.” —Bob Goff, author of New York Times bestsellers Love Does and Everybody Always “I am so happy. Rivers and his dad flying to another country and Rivers is praying to his dad to be fine. I like very much this book. I like Rivers. His color is so nice.” —Ichhya, 8 years old, Nepal “Rivers was happy and sad and laughed. I like it when he’s happy. He is at his home now, and he went on an airplane.” —Evey, 3 years old, adopted from United States foster care “I really liked this book! Since we have moved a lot I know what it feels like to make new friends and start over. This book told me that God will always be right next to me, no matter where I live. I wish I could give Rivers a hug.” —Sam, 11 years old, Australia “I liked when Rivers peed on the floor and when his dad held him in his arms . . . In Asia he learned to make new friends and to love each other.” —Anton, 4 years old, Denmark “I have liked the book very much, and Rivers has taught me to always learn to move on and love people and things I have met. So I have learned to love people even those I don’t know.” —Jalia, 14 years old, Uganda (“Rivers was adopted; who else do you know who was adopted?”) “JUDE!” —Jude, 2 years old, adopted from Colombia