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Where is she from?
How much did it cost?
Who are her real parents?
Families who adopt children from other countries are faced with myriad questions from friends, coworkers, family members, classmates, and caretakers alike. If left unanswered, these questions can spawn misunderstanding and hurtful remarks capable of shattering a vulnerable child's sense of belonging: "She's not my real cousin! She's Chinese!"
How much did it cost?
Who are her real parents?
Families who adopt children from other countries are faced with myriad questions from friends, coworkers, family members, classmates, and caretakers alike. If left unanswered, these questions can spawn misunderstanding and hurtful remarks capable of shattering a vulnerable child's sense of belonging: "She's not my real cousin! She's Chinese!"
Publication
Lifeline Press (2004), 176 pages
Language
Original language
English
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ISBN
0895260921 / 9780895260925
Physical description
176 p.; 9.26 inches