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The White Swan Express: A Story about Adoption Library binding - 2002
by Jean Davies Okimoto; Elaine M. Aoki (Joint Author); Meilo So (Illustrator)
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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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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- Title The White Swan Express: A Story about Adoption
- Author Jean Davies Okimoto; Elaine M. Aoki (Joint Author); Meilo So (Illustrator)
- Binding Library Binding
- Edition Illustrated.
- Pages 32
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Clarion Books
- Date 2002-10-21
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780618164530 / 0618164537
- Weight 1.01 lbs (0.46 kg)
- Dimensions 10.12 x 10.34 x 0.41 in (25.70 x 26.26 x 1.04 cm)
- Ages 04 to 07 years
- Grade levels P - 2
- Library of Congress subjects Infants, Babies
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2002005983
- Dewey Decimal Code E
Media reviews
"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
"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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