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Mama's Wish / Daughter's Wish 4 reviews Debbie Blackington, Brynne Blackington
Pebbleton Press, 2004
Mama & daughter adoption story - a new classic!!!!
+ A great way to talk to children about adoption! + Excellent book for overseas adoption + We love this book!
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Families are Forever 11 reviews Craig Shemin, Deb Capone
As Simple As That, 2003
Important Message in Fun, Easy to Read Format
+ A Mom's Choice Awards Recipient! + wonderful + Heartwarming! Our Forever Family's FAVORITE!
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We See the Moon 20 reviews Carrie A. Kitze
EMK Press, 2003
The moon is always there, even when it can't be seen...
+ A Beautiful Way to Create A Sense of Connection! + Korean Quarterly Review by an adult Korean Adoptee + Essential + Shining prose
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Little Miss Ladybug & Her Magical Red Thread 3 reviews Karen Acres
Ladybug Productions, 2003
Little miss Ladybug and Her Magical Red Thread
+ Little Miss Ladybug & Her Magical Red Thread
I read this book to my adopted daughter who was 15 months at the time and she loved it. Pictures in the book are pretty and colorful. All adopted parents who have adopted from china should get this book for their child
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An Mei's Strange and Wondrous Journey 4 reviews Stephan Molnar-Fenton, illustrator Vivienne Flesher
DK CHILDREN, 1998
An Mei's Strange and Wondrous Journey
+ It's good to have variety! + Telling an Adoption Story
Having adopted 2 daughters from China, this book tells exactly ones thoughts, and what one has to do while in China. It is a warm story, based on a true life experience. This book is a keepsake and is a must for anyone thinking of adopting from china.
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Three Names of Me 6 reviews Mary Cummings
Albert Whitman & Company, 2006
Great Book for Appropriate Time
+ A great book + Like a work of art... + Three Names of Me - Beautifully Illustrated - Beautiful Story + A scrapbook memoir format inviting kids to gather their own memories.
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At Home in This World, A China Adoption Story 8 reviews Jean MacLeod
EMK Press, 2003
FABULOUS!
+ A thoughtful look through the eyes of a nine-year-old + a must have for Chinese adoptees and their parents + Takes the child's feelings into account + At Home in the World
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Emma's Story 2 reviews Deborah Hodge
Tundra Books, 2003
A sweet adoption story.
+ A terrific adoption story- perfect for any girl who given the name Li Ming
This is a lovely adoption story for children from China or other Asian countries. The story begins with a young preschooler enjoying cookie making time with her grandmother. But as she makes cookies representing her family, as children do, she is feeling sad because she looks different than the ...
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The White Swan Express: A Story About Adoption 38 reviews Jean Davies Okimoto, Elaine M. Aoki
Clarion Books, 2002
Great Story, minus the fantasy
+ Adoptee Parents love this book!
As an adoptive parent that stayed at the White Swan Hotel during the adoption of our daughter I purchased this book expecting somewhat to encounter a little bit of the 'twee' sentiment that is sometimes attached to internation adoption. I was pleasantly surprised and enjoy ready of the different ...
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Finding Joy 3 reviews Marion Coste
Boyds Mills Press, 2006
Another Chinese Adoption story... but check it out 1st
+ Joyous Joy + Wonderful entry into a difficult topic
I too have lots of Chinese and adoption book for my daugther as well, but depending on your daughter you really should see if this book is right for you child by seeing if your local library has it or by ordering it at a book store that won't make you buy the book if you don't like it or think ...
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I Don't Have Your Eyes 15 reviews Carrie A. Kitze
EMK Press, 2003
Absolutely loved this book.
+ It Warms My Heart + Daughter likes it !
This is one of the best childrens' books I have ever read. I think its essential for children who have been adopted and its a great book for children not adopted because it gives children at a young age the idea of how special adoption really is. What I loved about the book is that it doesn't ...
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Waiting for May 5 reviews
Dutton Juvenile, 2005
Helpful for explaining adoption process to children.
+ Charming and Helpful Book on International Adoption + Great for all international adoptions! + another good adoption story + A wonderful book for siblings of adoption!
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A Quilt of Wishes 3 reviews Teresa Orem Werner
Lifevest Publishing, Inc., 2005
a must have, even if you aren't into quilting
+ ok, but nothing special + Quilt of Wishes
During our journey to our daughter in China, I collected fabric squares and wishes for a 100 Good Wishes quilt for my daughter, based on a tradition that started in Northern China. My daughter's quilt is made up of fabric and wishes that people from around the globe sent to her. This book by Teresa ...
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Shaoey and Dot: A Thunder and Lightning Bug Story (Shoey & Dot) 5 reviews Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman
Thomas Nelson, 2006
Teacher approved
+ God sees even in the dark! + Two Thumbs Up! + GREAT! + Shoaey, Dot, and All Who Have Ears To Hear
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Shaoey and Dot: The Christmas Miracle 2 reviews Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman
Thomas Nelson, 2005
A BEAUTUL CHRISTMAS STORY
+ Great book!
IF YOU LIKED THE OTHER SHAOEY AND DOT BOOKS, YOU WILL LOVE THIS ONE.
THIS IS ANOTHER MUST IF YOU ARE ADOPTING FROM CHINA.
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Happy Adoption Day! 22 reviews John McCutcheon
Little, Brown Young Readers, 2001
Love it
+ Very sweet book + A nice book + A Happy Introduction to Adoption
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Every Year on Your Birthday 13 reviews Rose A. Lewis
Little, Brown Young Readers, 2007
Wonderful way to celebrate a daughter
+ Another favorite in our collection + Courtesy of Kids @ Teens Read Too + A beautiful story about adoption
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I Love You Like Crazy Cakes 75 reviews Rose A. Lewis
Little, Brown Young Readers, 2000
A great book
+ What a beautiful book! + My daughter loves this book + If you're considering adopting from China, BUY THIS BOOK!
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My Family is Forever 3 reviews Nancy Carlson
Puffin, 2006
Worked for us
+ Very nice! + My daughter enjoyed this
Our son, Joshua, was in his 2s and we wanted to introduce the fact that he was adopted in a bit more concrete way (since we talk about it openly with other people when he is around). I tried talking with him at bedtime, but he got very uncomfortable. I checked out a few books from the library, ...
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The Red Blanket 9 reviews Eliza Thomas
Scholastic Press, 2004
wonderful
+ Good book for international or single mom adoptions + My Daughter's most loved book! + Cute!
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