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!
  
  











  



  
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!
  
  











  



  
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 ...
  
  











  



  
Dragon Dance: A Chinese New Year LTF: A Chinese New Year Lift-the-Flap Book (Lift-the-Flap, Puffin)11 reviews
Joan Holub

Puffin, 2003

A beautiful and fun way to learn about Chinese New Year

+ covers chinese new year in a simple and clear way
+ Nice Story about Chinese New Year
+ Great for Young Kids
+ Nice explanation of Chinese New Year
  
  











  



  
Three Names of Me6 reviews
Mary Cummings

Albert Whitman & Company, 2006

Like a work of art...

+ A great book
+ Great Book for Appropriate Time
+ Three Names of Me - Beautifully Illustrated - Beautiful Story
+ A scrapbook memoir format inviting kids to gather their own memories.
  
  











  



  
Families Are Forever (Simple As That)11 reviews
Craig Shemin

As Simple as That, 2006

Heartwarming! Our Forever Family's FAVORITE!

+ A Mom's Choice Awards Recipient!
+ wonderful
+ Important Message in Fun, Easy to Read Format
  
  











  



  
Chinese Children's Favorite Stories8 reviews
Mingmei Yip

Tuttle Publishing, 2005

Something I'd want to have for my own collection

+ Beautiful Tales for Children and Adults.
+ story collection
+ Great Chinese fairy tales!
+ A good book for children
  
  











  



  
Bringing in the New Year2 reviews
Grace Lin

Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2008

Excellent Chinese New Year Story

+ Lively color drawings bring to life the customs of one family's Chinese New Year celebrations

This is a beautiful book with colorful illustrations. The text is simple and makes this a quick, informative story. Being a teacher, I could use this story in a preschool class or with older children. Grace Lin is a very gifted illustrator. My daughter and I enjoy all of her books.
  
  











  



  
Shaoey And Dot: Bug Meets Bundle13 reviews
Mary Beth Chapman, Steven Chapman, ..., 2004

Wonderful story

+ Favorite childs book on adoption!
+ Nice and very colorfull true story

This is a great little storybook for a child adopted in China. Very sensitive portral of abandonment and adoption issues for a young child. My grandaughter loved it. Hard to read without getting a lump in your throat though.
  
  











  



  
Waiting for May5 reviews
Janet Morgan Stoeke

Puffin, 2007

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!
  
  











  



  
Motherbridge of Love7 reviews
Xinran

Barefoot Books, 2007

not just for the little ones

+ Outstanding addition to your adoption collection
+ Great Adoption Book
+ Wonderful
+ An Eloquent, Touching Tribute
  
  











  



  
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 ...
  
  











  



  
Three Blessings From China Adopted
Rose Mary Schaumberg, Emily Rose Schaumberg

AuthorHouse, 2007

This story is written by a single mom that has adopted three daughters from China. It is written by mom and Emily, the oldest daughter, and told from Emily's perspective. The story is based upon their own experience of international adoption, adding one child at a time to their family. It relates how a single mom adopts first one daughter, then another and then finally a third daughter. It ...
  
  











  



  
Kite Flying3 reviews
Grace Lin

Dragonfly Books, 2004

High-flying fun

+ A story, a little history and a treat to the readers eyes!
+ Simple, colorful, and like a kite.. surprising in direction

In "Kite Flying," by Grace Lin, a family makes a dragon kite together and then takes it out for a flight. It's a simple story that effectively combines brightly colored illustrations with an easy-to-read text. Sample text: "It is a good day for kites." It's an enjoyable story that is also a ...
  
  











  



  
Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats: A Treasury of Chinese Holiday Tales, Activities & Recipes13 reviews
Nina Simonds, Leslie Swartz, ...

Gulliver Books, 2002

Wonderful Book!

+ Living the Life of a Dragon
+ Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats`
+ Excellent service.
  
  











  



  
Sesame Street - Big Bird in China26 reviews
Caroll Spinney, Brian Muehl

Sesame Street, 2004

A Charming Adventure with Big Bird

+ The best introduction to China for wee ones
+ Show It to your ESOL class, No Matter What Their Ages!
+ Great Dvd
+ I love this movie
  
  











  



  
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!
  
  











  



  
China ABCs: A Book About the People and Places of China (Country Abcs)
Schroeder, Holly

Picture Window Books, 2003

none
  
  











  



  
Over the Moon: An Adoption Tale29 reviews
Karen Katz

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2001

Lovely adoption tale

+ My favorite adoption book
+ This is perfect for our family.
+ Colorful, expressive, and wonderful
  
  











  



  
Good Morning China4 reviews
Hu Yong Yi

Roaring Brook Press, 2007

What do men, women & children do in early morning in China?! You might be surprised...

+ good book
+ A treasure for our family

This is a wonderful wonderful book to see how China's people "celebrate" their mornings with activities in the park. I don't want to give it away, but how GREAT! We visited China twice in adopting children, and visits to the park in early morning were an incomparable highlight. I have a ...