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West Meets East
Americans Adopt Chinese Children
Documents some of the issues confronting Americans who adopt children from China, drawing on a 1996 survey of 526 parents, as well as first- person stories, relevant historical accounts, and an unusual key informant perspective on Chinese culture and values. Issues discussed include socialization, the socio-political context that leads Chinese girls to be available for adoption, and implications of the age gap for the parent-child relationship.
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Dim Sum, Bagels, and Grits
A Sourcebook for Multicultural Families
Alperson's sourcebook to multiculturalism offers families the first complete guide to the tangled questions that surround this important phenomenon. As an adoptive mother, Alperson focuses on adoptive families, and provides guidelines on how families can prepare for their exciting journey toward becoming multicultural.
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The Lost Daughters of China
Abandoned Girls, Their Journey to America, and the Search for a Missing Past
Today Karin Evans is the mother of Kelly, a thriving Chinese-American toddler. But two years ago, her daughter was one of the hundreds of thousands of infant girls abandoned in orphanages all over China. The story of how Kelly came to be there is rooted deep in China's history, in an ancient political, economic, and cultural preference for baby boys that began in the time of Confucius and was still going strong when China's notorious one-child policy was introduced in the 1980s.
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The Waiting Child
How the Faith and Love of One Orphan Saved the Life of Another
Champnella pens the inspiring true story of a four-year-old Chinese orphan who convinces her adoptive American family to return to China and rescue her "baby"--a little boy who had been under her charge at the orphanage.
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Chinese Culture
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China Wakes
The Struggle for the Soul of a Rising Power
The definitive book on China's uneasy transformation into an economic and political superpower by two Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporters. An insightful and thought-provoking analysis of daily life in China, China Wakes is an exemplary work of reportage. 16 pages of photos.
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Good Luck Life
Good Luck Life explains the meanings of Chinese rituals and offers advice on when and how to plan for Chinese holidays and special occasions such as Chinese weddings, the Red Egg and Ginger party to welcome a new baby, significant birthdays, and the inevitable funeral. Packed with practical information, Good Luck Life contains an abundance of facts, legends, foods, old-village recipes, and quick planning guides for Chinese New Year, Clear Brightness, Dragon Boat, Mid-Autumn, and many other festivals. |
Parenting
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Real Parents Real Children:
Parenting the Adopted Child
A leading authority offers practical advice for parents on how to talk with their children about adoption and how to help them through the rougher times of growing up adopted.
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Children's Corner
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Cat and Rat Ages 4 - 8
The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac
The twelve animals of the zodiac were selected by the Jade Emperor after he invited all the animals to participate in a race. This is the story of that race, the legend of how the Chinese zodiac came to be. It is also the story of Cat and Rat and why they will always be enemies.
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Chu Ju's House by Gloria Whelan Ages 12 - 15
This modern-day tale shares insight into everyday life in China, as well as some consequences of China's one-child policy. Rather than have her new baby sister given away, 14-year-old Chu Ju decides to leave her family so baby sister Hua can stay as their 'one child'.
Appropriate for middle readers. 227 pages in hardback.
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Cleversticks Ages 4 - 8
Illus. in full color. Ling Sung dreads going to school. There are too many things the other kids can do that he can't. When he discovers everyone admires his ability to use chopsticks, Ling Sung is empowered.
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Dragon Dance Ages 2 - 6
A Chinese New Year Ltf: A Chinese New Year Lift-The-Flap Book
It's Chinese New Year and there are so many fun things to do! shopping at the outdoor market for fresh flowers, eating New Year's dinner with the whole family, receiving red envelopes from Grandma and Grandpa, and best of all--watching the spectacular Chinese New Year's parade! Introduce the customs of Chinese New Year to even the youngest readers with this festive new lift-the-flap book.
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"I Have Roots & Branches"...
Personal Reflections on Adoption
produced by Flory G. Herman
"WINNER: 2004 Film Advisory Board AWARD OF EXCELLENCE!"
The film conveys a positive, encouraging and honest message about adoption, and is most appropriate for children viewers. Viewers will find out first hand how it feels to have been adopted and discover that all kids have common experiences growing up in their homes, surrounded by the families they know and love.
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I Love You Like Crazy Cakes Ages 3 - 7
In simple, heartfelt language, a woman describes how she went to China to adopt a special baby girl. The story of that journey, based on the author's own experiences, is a celebration of the love and joy a baby brings into the home. Full color.
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Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats
Ages 4 - 8
A Treasury of Chinese Holiday Tales, Activities & Recipes
Filled with delectable recipes, hands-on family activities, and traditional tales to read aloud, this extraordinary collection will inspire families everywhere to re-create the magic of Chinese holidays in their own homes.
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When You Were Born in China: Ages 9 - 12
A Memory Book for Children Adopted from China
When You Were Born in China is a moving photo-essay that provides a child's eye look at Chinese adoptions. It tells of how much they were loved by their birthparents and how special they are. But it plainly but sesitively explains the one child policy and the preference for boys in Chinese culture.
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