"An Mei's Strange and Wondrous Journey"
Illustrator:Vivienne Flesher
Awards:
Ages: Pre-K- 2nd Grade
Pineapple Points:4/5
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Summary:
An Mei is a young Chinese girl who tells about her adoption. She was born on a train, dropped onto an orphanage's doorstep, then given a last loving gesture by her mother. At the orphanage, she is adopted by a white man with a dark beard. He flies her across the ocean to America where her surroundings are new and strange. Her journey is one towards love, safety, and acceptance.
An Mei is a young Chinese girl who tells about her adoption. She was born on a train, dropped onto an orphanage's doorstep, then given a last loving gesture by her mother. At the orphanage, she is adopted by a white man with a dark beard. He flies her across the ocean to America where her surroundings are new and strange. Her journey is one towards love, safety, and acceptance.
Evaluation:
This book celebrates both sides of an adoption. Great to keep on the shelf to diversify characters and entertain the theme of adoption.
This book celebrates both sides of an adoption. Great to keep on the shelf to diversify characters and entertain the theme of adoption.
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