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We're working on gathering quality book titles on China, its people,
language, and culture. If you would like to recommend or review
a book on China or any other subject we include in our bookstore,
please contact our Webmaster.
But we do have other China book categories:
China for Children
Adoption from China for Children
Adoption from China
Checkread some of our articles and check out our other book categories
listed on the left and .Children's Books
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Tales
from within the Clouds: Nakhi Stories of China
Carolyn Han, Ji Li (Illustrator)
/ Hardcover / Published 1997
Beautiful illustrations - a work of art. Some folktales of China can
be a little brutal/harsh in nature.
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Happy
New Year: Kung-Hsi Fa-Ts'Ai!
Demi
/ Library Binding / Published 1998
Great Artwork all about Chinese New Year preparation and festivities.
Young children like the artwork and activities presented.
Also available in paperback.
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The
Empty Pot
Demi
/ Hardcover / Published 1990
Great folktale with a noble ending. Beautiful illustrations.
Also available in library
binding and paperback.
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Yeh-Shen:
A Cinderella Story from China
Ai-Ling
Louie, Ed Young (Illustrator) / Hardcover / Published 1982
This is more appropriate for older children. It's a bit blunt in
the story.
From an Amazon.com reader: "This is the oldest known
version of Cinderella. It dates back to 9BC China. Having taught
a unit on the history of Cinderella to my class every year around
Holiday time, I'm pleased to finally have a copy of the book --
the copy from the Minneapolis Public Library is missing -- because
it teaches children that not every version is about pumpkin coaches
and glass slippers. Beautifully illustrated by Ed Young, the theme
of the fish/fairy godmother character plays throughout the book.
"Enjoy this version, along with Shirley Chimo's Egyptian and
Korean Cinderellas, The Turkey Girl, The Rough Face Girl, Sootface,
and of course, the old classic versions. This book is an excellent
addition to your multicultural children's collection!"
Also available in paperback.
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Red
Eggs and Dragon Boats: Celebrating Chinese Festivals
Carol
Stepenchuck / Hardcover / Published 1994
Good book with folk art illustrations. This book describes celebrations
throughout the year in China. Recipes for some foods that kids could
make are included.
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Emma's
Rug
Allen
Say / Hardcover / Published 1996
Ages 4-8
An unusual story about an Asian girl who has a special rug/blanket.
From Booklist: "From infancy, Emma has loved her rug.
She carries it everywhere, and she stares at the rug for hours. Her
parents don't get it ("What do you see in that fuzzy thing?"). When
Emma begins to draw and paint, she amazes everyone. At school, she
wins medals for her art, even a city prize presented to her by the
mayor. Emma is impervious to the celebrity hype. In answer to the
inevitable question, "Where do you get your ideas?" she is cryptic,
"I just copy." Say's exquisite watercolors show a small Japanese American
child, solitary and independent. Then disaster strikes: in the gray,
efficient basement, Mother dumps the "dirty" rug in the washing-machine.
All of Emma's quiet explodes in a picture of violent anguish: hair
streaming, fingers clutching, mouth shrieking. She gives up, dumps
all the art stuff--until one day she glimpses something wild and beautiful
on the wall of her room, and as she rushes outside, she sees that
she is part of Monet's glorious garden, with all her imaginary creatures
around her. She starts to draw again. This is a departure from the
usual story about a lost security blanket or teddy bear. Kids might
like to hear it with Anthony Browne's Willy
the Wizard, about a sports star's "magical" boots. Say gives
Emma respect. Every outsider will feel her lonely concentration and
her strength."
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Goose
Molly
Bang / Hardcover / Published 1996
A baby goose adopted by woodchucks learns about self esteem and differences.
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Over
the Moon: An Adoption Tale
Karen
Katz / Hardcover / Published 1997
A favorite of children from 3 to 7. A magical journey to meet their
adopted child and the thrilling homecoming.
Good book about how a mom and dad are waiting to hear about their
baby. Then there is a description of flying to get their baby and
become a family.
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A
Mother for Choco
Keiko
Kasza / School & Library Binding/ Published 1992
Is it important to look like your adopted family? Choco becomes a
member of Mrs. Bear family--joining the little pig, hippo, and alligator
already in her affectionate brood. Highly recommended!
Good book for young children about looking different from their parents.
Also available in
paperback.
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Real
Sisters
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Susan Wright, Bo-Kim Louie (Illustrator) / Paperback / Published 1995
From Midwest Book Review: What is a "real" sister, anyway?
This is the question seven-year-old Claire must answer for herself.
Claire is adopted, and when she switches schools, classmates in the
schoolyard wonder why she and her older sister Jenny look so different.
They tease her, saying that Jenny is not her "real" sister. But when
Claire thinks about the things that she and Jenny have done together,
she knows they are all things real sisters do. In the end, Claire
and Jenny confront the problem together -- just like real sisters.
Here is a heartwarming and realistic story about what it means to
be sisters. Ideal for ages 4-8, with full color illustrations throughout.
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Happy
Adoption Day
John McCutcheon, Julie Paschkis (Illustrator) / Hardcover
/ Published 1996
Ages 2-6
From Kirkus Reviews: McCutcheon pens a happy, easily sung song
for the day a long-awaited child joins an adoptive family and ``a
family was born,'' including musical notation so everybody can sing
along. Paschkis's bright illustrations borrow from folk art to lend
vibrancy to the celebratory mood of a book that clearly, straightforwardly,
and lovingly answers a need for families built by adoption.
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We're
Different, We're the Same (Sesame Street Picturebacks)
Bobbi Jane Kates, Joe Mathieu (Illustrator) / Paperback / Published
1992
Good book for young kids about all kinds of differences.
Also available in hardcover.
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The
New Baby
Mercer
Mayer / Hardcover / Published 1985
Another good book for young children to prepare siblings.
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Adopted
and Loved Forever
Annetta E. Dellinger, Patricia Mattozzi (Illustrator) / Harcover /
Published 1987
Book is from a Christian perspective. Also cites bible verses. A bit
wordy for young children. (Book cover recommends ages 4-7)
A little dated...for instance, it uses the term "natural"
parents rather than "birth" parents.
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When
You Were Born in China: A Memory Book for Children Adopted from China
Sara
Dorrow / Hardcover / Published 1997
Ages 9-12
Black and white book that describes how children are available for
adoption and adopted by parents from another country. More than 100
photographs and carefully worded text of why adoption plans are made
for Chinese children.
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When
You Were Born in China: A Memory Book for Children Adopted from China
Sara
Dorrow / Hardcover / Published 1997
Ages 9-12
More than 100 photographs and carefully worded text of why adoption
plans are made for Chinese children.
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Carolyn's
Story: A Book About an Adopted Girl
Perry Schwartz / Library Binding / Published 1996
Ages 9-14
From the author: "My nine-year old daughter, Carolyn, and I collaborated
on a book about her thoughts and feelings about being adopted from
Honduras as a baby. We are sure you will find it a welcome resource
for both adoptive families and prospective adoptive parents."
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How
It Feels to Be Adopted
Jill Krementz / Paperback / Published 1988
Ages grade-school to adult
19 boys and girls, from age 8 - 16 and from every social background,
confide their feelings about this crucial fact
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