Mama's Wish / Daughter's Wish4 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!
  
  











  



  
Families are Forever11 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!
  
  











  



  
We See the Moon20 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
  
  











  



  
Little Miss Ladybug & Her Magical Red Thread3 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
  
  











  



  
An Mei's Strange and Wondrous Journey4 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.
  
  











  



  
Three Names of Me6 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.
  
  











  



  
At Home in This World, A China Adoption Story8 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
  
  











  



  
Emma's Story2 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 ...
  
  











  



  
The White Swan Express: A Story About Adoption38 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 ...
  
  











  



  
Finding Joy3 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 ...
  
  











  



  
I Don't Have Your Eyes15 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 ...
  
  











  



  
Waiting for May5 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!
  
  











  



  
A Quilt of Wishes3 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 ...
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
Shaoey and Dot: The Christmas Miracle2 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.
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
Every Year on Your Birthday13 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
  
  











  



  
I Love You Like Crazy Cakes75 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!
  
  











  



  
My Family is Forever3 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, ...
  
  











  



  
The Red Blanket9 reviews
Eliza Thomas

Scholastic Press, 2004

wonderful

+ Good book for international or single mom adoptions
+ My Daughter's most loved book!
+ Cute!