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Aoki, Elaine M.; Okimoto, Jean Davies

 
9780618164530: The White Swan Express: A Story About Adoption

Synopsis

In China, the moon shines on four baby girls, fast asleep in an orphanage. Far away in North America, the sun rises over four homes as the people who live there get ready to start a long, exciting journey. This lovely story of people who travel to China to be united with their daughters describes the adoption process step by step and the anxiety, suspense, and delight of becoming a family. Told with tenderness and humor, and enlivened by joyous illustrations, The White Swan Express will go straight to readers’ hearts. Afterword.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

In China, the moon shines on four baby girls, fast asleep in an orphanage. Far away in North America, the sun rises over four homes as the people who live there get ready to start a long, exciting journey. This lovely story of people who travel to China to be united with their daughters describes the adoption process step by step and the anxiety, suspense, and delight of becoming a family. Told with tenderness and humor, and enlivened by joyous illustrations, The White Swan Express will go straight to readers’ hearts. Afterword.

Revue de presse

"Effervescent watercolors . . . a must buy for all libraries and a lovely gift for new families of all stripes." Kirkus Reviews

"This heartwarming story [is] a complement to the study of China as well as a good book to explain adoption." Booklist, ALA

"A purposeful, successful picture book. . . emotionally involving enough for any group interested in understanding the different ways families grow." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

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9780989429160: The White Swan Express: A Story About Adoption

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0989429164 ISBN 13 :  9780989429160
Editeur : Endicott & Hugh Books, 2015
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