[scrapandtell]

Norsk,

It is ok to do a lifebook "scrapbook-style" but it is certainly not a requirement. You would use pictures and text, though, if you have them...anything really that adequately and truthfully tells the story of a child's life prior to being adopted.... something which describes the birth, birth parents and family, the reason an adoption plan was made and where the child lived in transition from birth family to adoptive family.

The reason that you may have had the impression that a lifebook was like a fairy tell is that a lifebook should be written so that it is age-appropriate at the time it is first read to the child.

I hope that helps!