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Made in China: A Story of Adoption

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I think this book is wonderful for families like ours that have both biological children and children adopted from China. It's a very sweet story and I liked the fact that it's daddy talking to his little girl. Most adoption books only have mom, and this one shows a family with dad, mom, and an older sister. It's very honest and very sweet. Daddy says "Sweetheart, you're not made like a toy. You were "Made in China" to bring us joy." The book also talks about the child's birthmom in China, in simple and positive language. Overall a must have for all families with adopted children.

I too think that this is a really neat story and is perfect for when your daughter / son comes to you and asks "was I made in China like this _________? My classmate said I was.

My only problem with this book is saying that my daughter's birthmom loved her. I really, really hope so. But what if she didn't and what if some day down the line a DNA / Parent / Child database become available and they can meet. And your daughter finds out that her parents didn't love her? My suggestion and other will tell you
to say you believe or hope she loved you. Or maybe you can say you were a healthy weight when born, so your birthmom ate well or dressed you warmly and someone left you in a public place. You also don't want to say someone watched you until you were found because we just don't know.

I love that all the proceeds go to Holt International's work in China, that is so nice and generous of both author and illustrator. What is also is very cool about this book is on both inside and backside of first 2 pages and last 2 pages show pictures of referral photos (all girls) and then on the other side what the girls look like now and there is a place to add your daughters referral and current photo!

On the About the Illustrator page it tells how Kristin Blackwood used traditional block prints, cut in linoleum then printed in black in white. Then colors where layered by using Corel Painter and Adode Photoshop. It's pretty cool.

i've been to china, and have tried to expose my daughter to a variety of cultures, including chinese. she knows about the law allowing only 1 child per family, how best friends refer to each other as "sister" or "brother," and that boys are preferred, leaving many baby girls looking for homes elsewhere. being an only child, my daughter feels for these children, especially the little girls. she was very touched by this story (and she's only 7) after checking it out from the library, and begged to have her own copy. soooooo.....amazon to the rescue! it's now one of her favorites to read before going to bed at night.