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Tammi Croteau Keen is an author, poet, and advocate for inclusion, acceptance, and kindness. She strives to tell stories that illustrate the many ways in which we are all more alike than different, and that illuminate the "kind" in "humankind."
Tammi is an avid runner, having completed 23 half marathons, countless 5K and 10K runs, and the LA Marathon. She considers herself bicoastal and loves to spend time on the shorelines in both Florida and Washington (go Seahawks!).
Tammi is also a Major in the Army National Guard, and was the first female officer selected to serve as Commander of the 319th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company in Washington. Her life experiences continue to inspire her writing.
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
Natasha felt lonely in the orphanage. It was Christmas in Russia and Natasha danced in her dreams with Father Frost. She wished for him to bring her mommy and daddy back. Father Frost heard her wish and sent her picture to the perfect family he found for her. They fell in love with Natasha's sweet face the moment they saw her picture. Mommy and Daddy traveled all the way to meet the special angelic girl they had fallen in love with. When they reached the orphanage, they were unable to tell Natasha how much they loved her because they were told Natasha could not speak. Mommy decided to teach Natasha sign language. Natasha was happy that Father Frost finally heard her prayers and granted her wish but Mommy and Daddy were unable to take Natasha back with them due to a change in adoption laws. Will things work out?
Natasha and the Christmas Wish by Tammi Croteau and Katrina Morriss is a wonderful and heartbreaking story of love, kindness, hope, faith, and miracles. The illustrations bring the story and the magic of the Christmas season alive for readers and make a mother's love tangible. The images are whimsical and make the story appealing and captivating. It will make readers wish the Presidents of both the United States and Russia would change the adoption laws so that Natasha can be with her family. It is also a story for all those working with children with Down syndrome and will help them realize that love has no language and these children can do all kinds of things. The story has beautiful messages for youngsters and can be given as a gift during the Christmas season. Parents and tutors can use it for storytelling and read-aloud sessions to teach children good concepts and messages through the story of Natasha.
