The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you'll go.
~ Dr. Seuss, "I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!"
Kid's Bookshelf
On this page you will find titles and descriptions of adoption, international adoption and kinship themed children's books. If you would like to add a title, with or without a review, please contact MeFCA.
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We're Different, We're the Same by Bobbi Kates and Joe Mathieu. Jim Henson's Sesame Street Muppets cavort cheerfully with people of all sizes, shapes and ethnicities in an effort to show the ways in which all people are the same, despite obvious physical differences. |
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When the Circus Came to Town by Laurence Yep. A tale about a young girl disfigured by small pox, her family's Chinese American cook, tolerance, compassion, overcoming tough stuff, and community. Excellent for 3d and 4th graders. |
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When You Were Born in China by Sara Dorow and Stephen Wunrow. A moving photo-essay for children about their life in China before adoption. |
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When You Were Born in Korea by Brian E. Boyd and Steve Wunrow. A moving photo-essay for children about their life in Korea before adoption. |
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When you were born in Vietnam by Therese Bartlett and William Bartlett. We traveled to bring our sons home in 1997. We found this book very true to our experience and the photos could have come right out of our personal album! We have used it numerous times to explain what life is like in Vietnam, why adoption plans are made, what the countryside looks like, etc. I think this book may also be especially helpful for families or family members who may not have traveled overseas during the adoption process. We highly recommend this book! ~ Valerie Gallagher |