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Links to Companies That Sell Things to Buy Related to China Adoption

Last updated: 5/12/09, 387 stores

The companies listed here sell items that the webmaster thinks are of interest to families in the China adoption community. No endorsments of the products of any company is made or intended. The text describing each company has been supplied by the listing company.

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The Mall is open to any business that sells items related to China adoptions or Chinese culture. If you business fits these criteria, send an email to the webmaster at : cfd-pipeman@comcast.net with a paragraph of text describing your business. Include the URL of your website, if you do not have a website, include an email address and/or mailing address so your customers will be able to order your products. There is no charge to have a business listed on 'The Mall'. Due to the large number of businesses listed, we do not change listings for special sales or other time-sensitive promotions. Your listing will be posted with the next update to the website. Updates usually occur every 6-12 weeks. Companies that are new with the latest update are now indicated by this graphic: and the text nnew. Use the Find function on your browser (Ctl F) to find the nnew stores.

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• A Passage to the Heart is writings from Families with Children from China, edited by Amy Klatzkin (newsletter editor for San Francisco Bay Area FCC). An invaluable resource for FCC families, relatives, and friends, this new book contains more than 100 articles published in the regional newsletters of Families with Children from China and similar organizations across the United States, Canada, and Britain. Royalties from the book will benefit the Amity Foundation and the Foundation for Chinese Orphanages. [NOTE: as of May '01, sales of this book have resulted in donations of over $20,000 to Chinese orphanages.] FCC chapters are invited to use the book as a local fundraiser by ordering in bulk directly from the publisher, BBoyd@worldnet.att.net.

• A Baby China DVD takes Western families with babies from China to a fun journey of Chinese language, culture, and music. Designed to build a bridge connecting Western and Chinese worlds, Baby ChinaTM DVD is used by adopting families as a valuable tool before and after the adoption. This critically acclaimed new baby DVD introduces a little Chinese language (25 words), a little culture, and a little music (including 3 songs, 2 rhythms, 1 Tang poem) to adopting families. It also opens a fun new world with familiar Western toys and objects to Chinese babies. Eight practical sign language are introduced to babies and adopting parents to facilitate the initial communication. More information on language learning and China experience is provided on B_Me company’s website http://www.bmebabychina.com

• A Bridge to China specializes in making your visit to China truly memorable by immersing your family in custom cultural and heritage trips and exchanges. We give your family the opportunity to build a bridge of your own to China, with unequaled experiences that take you behind the scenes, allowing you to engage and bond with the Chinese people. We have built relationships with true Masters of indigenous fine arts, martial arts, archaeology and history, and sport throughout China and Tibet. These Masters are not simply at the top of their field of expertise, they are hand-picked by A Bridge to China™ and able to connect warmly with children and adults alike, sparking enjoyable, lasting, and learning experiences and impressions. We listen to your desires and design an itinerary that reflects your family’s interests, talents, and cultural pursuits. Embark on a true cultural and heritage tour with us, and it will be one that you cherish forever.

• About Chinese Nannies Chinese Nannies Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a selective nanny placement agency offering parents sought after, hard to fine Mandarin speaking childcare professionals in their homes. We aim to globalize your child and further their cultural understanding by connecting them to the world though language. For more information, please visit http://www.chinesenannyforyou.com/

• A Family's Heart carries a variety of hand made children's blankets and comforters, a large selection of sterling silver Chinese symbol charms and charm bracelets and well as many great gifts, all inspired by our children's birthplace and culture. Website: http://www.afamilysheart.com/index.php

• A Gift From China is a store in Guangzhou. It is run by a wonderful British lady named Samantha Jens and all profits go to the orphanages. It is located at No. 62 Shamian Da Jie, Guangzhou, just up the street from the consulate and the White Swan. Phone (020)81915869. For e-mail contact, write samantha @public.guangzhou.gd.cn. Gift items are appropriate, reasonably priced and, again, all profits go to the kids. Website: http://www.agiftfromchina.com

• A Heritage for Chinese - Chinese Knot. Chinese Knotting Craft is a traditional folk art with a long history. It is not only a culture, but a heritage. In my website, you may find some cute animals such as turtles, dragonflies, ladybugs..... as well as some Chinese Knotting Jewellery. All handmade by myself. I'm sure that not only your children like them; you also cannot resist them. Please visit my website at http://sarahcollection.hk for details.

• A Million Bushels Specializing in Mother Bracelets and adoption themed pieces, we sell more than jewelry. We sell Wearable Art! Our designs are truly unique and one of a kind. See for yourself! www.AMillionBushels.com

• A Red Thread to China offers orphanage care packages for waiting parents' children, personal shopper services for visiting parents in Guangzhou, and wonderful mail-order products like jewelry and crafts for parents and children who have returned home. Ann, the proprietor, is a pearl expert, and has received numerous compliments for her ability to provide outstanding necklaces at incredible prices. She also has a personal relationship with many SWIs and she is more than willing to share information or answer questions about china and your children if the information is available.. Please check out the extensive selection of goods and services on her website at: http://www.redthreadchina.com/

• nnewA Simple Daisy , is a specialty t-shirt company. My Building Families line consists of adorable t-shirts for people like my husband and I, who have or are adopting children from China. Please go to: www.asimpledaisy.com

• aboutLanguage Inc. is a professional language company, providing interpretation and translation services throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Our prices are very competitive as we maintain the highest standard of quality and professionalism. Website: http://www.aboutlanguage.net

• Academic Connections - OCDF Academic Connections will assist your immersion school or music/dance group's travel program to China or help your college student plan an internship in Beijing. OCDF has several years of experience working with school groups and universities for internship programs - see www.ocdf.org/academicconnections or email Tony@ocdf.org or call Jane at OCDF 309-829-8202 toll free 1-866-460-OCDF.

• Access China Tours, Inc., a company of quality leader in travel to China. Carefully designed itineraries; Reliable pre-departure service; Guaranteed departures; Smaller groups; Top-class accommodations; Unmatched regional dining; Customized private trips, Educational, cutltural tours and more... Call 1-800-788-1399 or visit our website at http://www.chinatour.com for details.

• Adoptive Families Magazine.is a 2000 Parent's Choice Recommended Winner! Celebrate the Joys of Family Life with Adoptive Families, the nation's leading magazine for everyone touched by adoption. Every issue is packed with independent, reliable, practical information on how you can adopt and how to raise healthy, happy children. A four-times Parent's Choice award winner, Adoptive Families will delight you, inform you, entertain you, challenge you -- and show you how to get the most out of the precious years of child raising.

• Adoptive Family Heritage Journeys The Ties Program is a travel program for adoptive families who would like to visit their child's country of birth, and travel in a supportive environment with other adoptive families. For more than a decade, we have created international adoption journeys that are nurturing, “adoption aware,” child centered and fun! Families visit orphanages, foster families, local homes and schools. Our goal is to help children see that the people with whom they share their heritage are warm, wonderful, genuine people. A social worker/adoption professional travels with each group to help families process the experience, which is profound and life changing. Current programs include Korea, Peru, Paraguay, Chile, China, India, Guatemala, Romania, Vietnam, Russia and the Philippines. Humanitarian Aid provided to each country via our sister organization, World Ties.

• Adopt from China Shop sells T-shirts, sweatshirts, thank you cards, stuffed animals, and much more with beautiful designs related to adoption from China. We offer unique gifts to give to family and friends, as well as for yourselves. The shop was opened by the proud mother and father of a beautiful Hunan girl to fund a second Chinese adoption. Thanks so much for looking! Xie Xie! http://www.cafepress.com/adoptfromchina

• Adopt Special Kids Store: Every Chinese Province T-shirts, gifts, original ladybug items and clothing, and bibs from every Province. www.cafepress.com/adoptkids Artist friends donated their time and talent to create designs with China adoption in mind. We are fundraising for our second special needs adoption. You can find ladybug, panda, angel and dragon designs on T-shirts from every Province in China. We offer a great selection for "gotcha-day" parties, gifts for referral, travel bags, reunion T-shirts, and adorable ladybug items for ladybug lovers.

• AdoptShoppe: Unique Adoption Gifts and Resources for Families Adopting Children Internationally URL: http://www.adoptshoppe.com An online source for unique and hard-to-find resources, books, and gifts that celebrate the international adoption experience. AdoptShoppeBooks at http://www.adoptshoppebooks.com - Popular adoption books at mostly discounted prices - emphasis on international, China and Korea adoptions.

• Adopting from China: A Video Survival Guide. See what the process is like! Former TV News Reporter Rebecca Coates Nee takes you on her personal adoption journey. This hour-long video covers all aspects of the adoption process: choosing an agency, cost estimates, filing the paperwork, managing the wait, preparing for the baby, packing, getting the baby in China, the adoption and visa process, what to buy in China, the homecoming and beyond. The video is independently produced and is not an endorsement of any agency, service or product. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to charitable children's services in China. Website: www.adoptingfromchina.com

• Adopting From China - a Language Guide for Mandarin is a 50-minute CD of adoption-specific terms that parents can use to communicate with their adopted children. It was professionally recorded by a native speaker and a language learner. It comes with a handbook of phonetically spelled pronunciations as well as a handbook of ideas for waiting, travel, bonding, and parenting tips. Please check out my website: http://WorkNotes.com/AZ/AdoptingFromRussia/Kelleher

• Adoption Announcements by StoryLife – Create a custom photo adoption announcement to introduce your child to family and friends. Choose from hundreds of fun, festive designs such as our “Lucky Ladybugs”. It is easy to add one or more photos and your personal story. We print high quality photographs and ship fast! Your adoption announcement will make the perfect first page for baby’s scrapbook. Digital scrapbooking is easy at StoryLife. If you need help working with digital photos, we’d love to help. Call us at 1-800-421-8539. Come visit us online at: http://babies.storylife.com

• Adoption Benefits: My desire is to use my home-based business with pure skin-care and nutrition products to help families in the adoption process. First, I want to assist in raising funds while raising the support of friends and family members. For those in the Southern California area, I work with the family to have benefit parties in which the profits go toward their adoption. These are exciting events in which the guests receive a free gift and see the heart for adoption. For those outside of this area, I send catalogs of the products and assist with ideas for collecting orders. I also can help with the many gifts needed throughout the process.

• Adoption Bracelets: These beautiful swarovski crystal and sterling silver bracelets are a wonderful way to celebrate your upcoming adoption and endure the wait. They are also a lasting keepsake. Visit our website for several versions at http://www.beliefbracelets.com/.

• Adoption Conversations When shall I begin to discuss the adoption? Should I tell my child her mother was a drug addict? What do I do if my child is angry and says that we are not his real parents? How do I handle hurtful comments made by my child's friends or other adults? How do I find out what my child is really going through inside? What exactly should we tell to children about their adoption story? And at what age? This in-depth practical guide explores the questions adopted children are likely to ask, with suggestions for helpful explanations and answers. Looking at different age groups in turn, the author provides a wealth of suggestions for possible dialogue with adopted children.

• Adoption By Grace. Kristin Wong's book, "Carried Safely Home" chronicles the story and life lessons of an adoptive family. Our website gives support from a Christian perspective for prospective adoptive parents and for parents waiting for their child. Provides advice about post-adoption medical care and education, bibliography with reviews and other avenues for child advocacy.
  The Little Girl, a beautifully illustrated children's book, shows the value of girls through the story of a beautiful father-daughter relationship. It also shows adopted children that the hero from heaven is always watching out for them. The goal of the book is to turn the hearts of fathers and mothers in China towards their daughters. Proceeds from this English language edition will go towards a Chinese edition. 80 pages. Hardcover http://www.adoption-by-grace.com/girl_update.html

• Adoption Child Carriers: Hands-free child carrier recommended by adoptive parents for international travel, bonding and beyond. Read Parent reviews at https://www.walkingrockfarm.com/faq.php#adoption. Quick, light and easy to pack, Hip Baby child carrier features cool climate control fabrics, the best shoulder pad and best safe adjustable child seat plus a trim waist/hip belt for better weight distribution. Hip Baby child carrier, for safety you need and the comfort you deserve. Loved by parents and babies worldwide. Walking Rock Farm toll free 866-635-2140 or visit online store at https://www.walkingrockfarm.com/adoption.php.

• Adoption China from Terre Rouge is a shop with international adoption and Chinese adoption related t-shirts and gifts. Many cute and stylish designs are available and more are added every month. Including "Ni Hao Y'all" and Province t-shirts, Ladybugs and Golden Pigs. If you don't see something that you are looking for, contact us and we can most likely make it for you. We can also create logos for you for your internet lists and groups. Xie Xie! Please check us out at: www.cafepress.com/terrerouge

• Adoption Community of New England (ACONE) - A non-profit organization incorporated in 1967 whose purpose is to privide information, education, advocacy and support for all who are touched by adoption. We offer educational workshops and conferences, baby care classes, support groups, referrals to mental and physical health professionals. Visit: http://adoptioncommunityofne.org/ for more information.

• www.AdoptionDayCards is a small company owned and operated by two adoptive moms in Maine. We make adoption greeting cards and art. We also have calendars and posters and do custom work in fabric. We have Red Thread items that we have designed just for families with children from China.

• Adoption Diary/journaling: My Ladybug journal is a successful journaling site which can be used to tell your story to your family and friends while paperchasing, waiting, traveling, and adjusting to home. If you can send an e-mail, you can use this service. My Ladybug Journal has been praised for the ease of use, the kindness shown to its clients, the full customization it offers, and the contact via phone that most journals do not offer. Calls are even made to China if needed to make sure all is well. The owner is a two time adoptive parent with a passion for adoption. Various options are avilable as part of the fee.(extra pages, links, sibling designed pages, etc.) Photostories are also avilable to be made from your photos when you return. Just think of your photos set to music in a CD/DVD format! Get the kleenex! Please visit My Ladybug Journal at: www.myladybugjournal.com

• Adoption Fundraiser T-shirts to help raise money to help create our forever family thru adoption. Two are available, "Love + Adoption = Family" and "Hands around the world … united by adoption". T-shirts sell for $14.50 U.S. dollars each which includes shipping in the continental United States, international shipping would be more depending on the destination. Make checks payable to Cheryl Taylor or Juanita Ramsey. Mail payments to 1204 Emory road, Elizabethtown, Kentucky 42701. Thanks Cheryl Taylor.

• Adoption Journals and Announcements With Over 80 beautiful designs including many Asian-inspired themes, we offer online adoption journal websites and announcements. Journal your adoption story from the paperchase through returning home with your beautiful child and beyond. We will design, host and maintain your journal website for you so you don't need to worry about it. Simply send an e-mail and we do the rest! Don't want a journal but want to announce your referral or official adoption date? That's ok! We offer online referral announcements or adoption announcements, too! Complete with photos! We'll send your announcement to your friends and family so they can share with you your wonderful and exciting news! As an adoptive mom of a beautiful 21-month-old girl from China, we feel strongly about helping the childen left behind in the orphanages, who are waiting to be adopted or who have life-threatening medical conditions. For families purchasing our China Journals, we will donate 20% to "Half the Sky Foundation." It is our hope to be able to donate to them generously, while at the same time helping families share their adoption experience with their own friends and families. Come visit our website at: http://www.wishuponastork.org

• Adoption Learning Partners offers highly valuable, timely e-Learning resources for adoptive parents, adopted individuals, birth parents and the families that love them. We launched the web site with our first course, "Conspicuous Families: Race, Culture and Adoption" (currently free of charge).

• Adoptionlifebooks: More than a scrapbook, a LifeBook opens up new ways to talk with your child about adoption. This site was created by adoptee/author Beth O’Malley. URL : http://www.adoptionlifebooks.com It offers free LifeBook tips, trainings, Q&A, articles, and links. Beth is the author of LifeBooks:Creating a Treasure for the Adopted Child and the newly published " My Adoption Lifebook: A Workbook for Kids from China" ( only available at this site).

• Adoption Mama features boutique t-shirts with hip, witty, sassy, and sweet designs for Mamas going through the process of adopting, or that have already completed it. We have many exclusive shirts for our Waiting Mamas, a great way to help the long wait pass with a little more fun. Bestsellers include, "Lucky Mommy", "Still Adopting", "Pregnant With Love For My Daughter In China", "Bio and Adopted", "I am her Real Mother", and many more. Makes a great gift for a friend, wife, secret pal, and especially YOURSELF! Check our blog for sales! A portion of the sale price of every shirt is donated to Love Without Boundaries.

• Adoption Stories We provide affordable website design and hosting services for adoptive families! Adoption Stories is an online collection of family stories about international adoption. Our website includes the story of our family's trip to Nanchang, Jiangxi, China in 1996 to adopt our 11 month old identical twin girls and the story of our June 2002 adoption of our 16 month old special needs daughter from S. Korea, as well as links to other families' adoption stories.

• Adoptive Family Travel offers information and programs for both travel to get your child and homeland tours. Specializing in travel to Asia and Central & South America.

• Adoption Airfares are offered at various times. As of spring 2000, Northwest Airlines has an adoption travel special program. If you know of others, please email the webmaster: JimLWeaver@aol.com.

• Adoption Voyages provides online journal hosting services for families traveling to complete international adoptions. We offer both basic and deluxe packages, at rates comparable to other journal sites. Our journals include a homepage, an "Our Story" page where you can tell your adoption story, one page per travel day, and at least three monthly updates after you return home. Come and visit us at http://www.adoptionvoyages.com

• AdoptionWorld carries tshirts, sweatshirts, mousepads, mugs, backpacks, baby bibs and hoodies and much more for adoptive families (some special items feature Baby in China, Baby in Vietnam and many other countries!!).

• The Adventures of Polly Panda: Who Are My Real Parents? - The book tells the story of a panda bear that was adopted by brown bears. She tries to find her real parents after she discovers she was adopted. By the end she realizes her real parents are her adopted parents because they love and care for her. This book is written for preschoolers and is designed mainly for adopted children but all children will enjoy this story. I have written this because I am an adoptive parent who has a difficult time finding books for my daughter to read in preparation of the time when I will have to explain to her that she was adopted. A portion of the proceeds benefits the orphans in the Bengbu Social Welfare Institute in Auhui, China.

• All About China DVD The DVD has six chapters concerned with Chinese culture, history, practical tips for traveling in China, a Chinese lesson for travelers, and more. The history section gives a good introduction to all the Chinese dynasties, famous emperors, famous events in history, plus the background for many things all travelers to China will see during their trip. Website: http://www.chinatraveldvd.com/

• "All Across China" Book The third book in an exciting new Children’s Geography series, “All Across China,” provides a tour of China’s 34 provinces, municipalities, and other regions. As with “Friends and Mates in Fifty States”(Galde Press) and “All Across Canada” (Chipmunkapublishing), Ellen Weisberg, Ph.D. and Ken Yoffe, M.D. once again provide an entertaining and educational way for the whole family to learn about one of the world’s most important and interesting countries. Using the mnemonic devices of clever rhymes and naming characters after the provincial capitals, “All Across China” also includes endless fun facts and charming artwork to answer such questions as: Where are the Terracotta Warriors? What do they mean by Sichuan, Hunan, and Cantonese food? Where can one see the Great Wall of China? What do Xi, Dong, Bei, and Nan mean? China is the world’s fourth largest country and, with over a billion people, has the largest population. It is full of breathtaking mountains and rivers, fascinating animals and crops, and many different cultures and languages. Join Cai, Na, Ning, Song, and dozens of their friends on a trip All Across China!

• Allie's Albums was born because of the need for creative, contemporary, and unique products that reflect multi-cultural families, especially but not limited to, children adopted internationally. We feature products for: Latino children, Asian children, and African-American children, as well as products for adults and children of these ethnicities as well as products for those who want to add an international flair to their pages. Website: http://www.alliesalbums.com/

• Always and Forever Adoption Homeland Tours located outside Portland, Oregon. We specialize in organizing group or custom tours to China for adoptive families with Chinese children. Our mission is to connect adoptive families with their children's heritage. Through adoption homeland tours, we help the adoptive families experience the children's culture of origin, discover their heritage, create positive memories of their birth country and build new friendships. We are committed to integrity, professionalism and personalized service. We strive to provide the best service possible with a personal touch and at reasonable costs. Our website address is www.alwaysforever.us.

• Amanda Says We are parents of an amazing and very talkative 3 1/2 year old named Amanda. She wants to go back to China for her Mei Mei! We've decided to raise the funds by selling adoption related items. We are also donating a portion of the proceeds to Half the Sky Foundation. Our first item is a silicone wristband. It's red with gold metallic font and says BORN IN OUR HEARTS. Our website: http://www.AmandaSays.com Our hearts go out to all who are waiting for their children and to those who have already become forever families.

• ... and Baby Makes Two . . . And Baby Makes Two is a heartbreakingly honest, wonderfully addictive, and funny novel about China adoption, as seen through the eyes of Jane -- a potential (single) mom. It's a tale of love and loss, family and friendship. The Cleveland Plain Dealer says, "How Sheehan manages to turn a heavy subject into a smart but lighthearted story is a gift from the writing gods. Buffered by her tribe of friends and a sister, Jane fends off the toxic reactions to her choice. And our protagonist ultimately learns that her instincts about creating a family aren't so off-base." This book, from one of the co-creators of the smash hit "Tony N' Tina's Wedding," has perfectly captured the delights and dilemmas of the scariest job in the world: motherhood. Purchase this book on http://www.amazon.com/ or http://barnesandnoble.com/ or at your local bookstore, and enjoy.

• Angel Covers - is a non-profit organization that raises funds for orphanages worldwide. Funds are raised through the sale of squeaky shoes and fleece blankets. 100% of profits are used to support orphanages. For each blanket that is purchased and additional blanket is sent to an orphanage. Website: http://www.angelcovers.org

• Anjoorian Silks has the pleasure of representing a collection of silk brocades from the 1930's and sleeve facings (also called bandings and embroideries) that were made circa 1900 to 1925. They were designed with Western tastes in mind. These pieces are in excellent and pristine condition. There are some that do have minor spotting or soiling which we do include because the workmanship employed is exquisite and warrants consideration as a result. Please visit our website http://www.anjooriansilks.com to view the brocades/embroideries. We will update monthly with additional embroidery pieces until all the pieces have been represented.The ones now on the website are the last batch that will be available. There is a damage rate of about 20% that we are averaging. Please send us your email address if you are interested in receiving the most current listing. We are most interested in individuals receiving these embroideries because we feel they would truly be appreciated.

• Art Gallery - Chinese Calligraphy The Yin Yang Art Gallery offers personalized Chinese calligraphy artwork for any occasion for your and your loved ones or you may choose from any of Master Bao's quotations from our website at http://www.yinyangartgallery.com/. Many of our clients have adopted children from China and have ordered artwork from us with various messages including their child's name. All of our artwork can be ordered framed or unframed and has a 30 day money back guarantee. Please call us with any questions at 1-(800) 617-2917.

• Artra International LLC, (Folk Art China) brings you original Jinshan peasant paintings (farmers paintings) from Jinshan Peasant Painting Academy, unique calligraphy for martial arts lovers and more Chinese folk art. Please visit us at http://www.folkartchina.com/

• As Simple As That is an innovative multi-media company who's books, CDs and videos build self-esteem in children by encouraging them to respect, accept, understand and celebrate all cultures, choices and 'abilities'. Through the eyes Rain, a nearly six-year-old girl adopted from China and her trustworthy friends, your children can explore the world around them and discover how ordinary things can become extraordinary experiences. Along the way, they will find out more about themselves and learn how to understand, respect and celebrate what we all share. Come to www.simpleasthat.com and meet Rain and her friends. You can also read an excerpt of our book "Families are Forever" play some games, read our book reviews for kids and adults and check out As Simple As Thatä merchandise for the entire family.

• asiaEncasa China related items from a business in Valencia, Spain. Spanish-language website.

• Asian-American Books 1994 Catalog from JACP, 234 Main Street, P.O.Box 1587 San Mateo, CA 94401-0892. This comprehensive catalog of Asian and Asian-American books and educational materials was developed originally by and for educators with the explicit goal of reinforcing and enhancing Asian- American self-image and esteem. Includes fiction, biography, cooking, language instruction, academic journals, sociology, politics and history, children's books, dolls, cultural activities (e.g. origami, calligraphy, mah jong, dragon kites) posters, reference books. Lots of interesting items for children. $3, call (800) 874-2242.

• Asian Baby Dolls/International Doll Company Our updated website contains a variety of ethnic dolls to build up your children's identities. We too are an adoptive family and understand your need for dolls that resemble your child and encourage cultural awareness. You may now purchase securely on-line. We still have the popular Asian Baby Doll and find our stock quickly dwindling. Act fast before they are totally sold out! Check out our expanded variety of Asian as well as other nationalities. We are happy to work with support group events as vendors and enjoy meeting other families like ours. We have packed up and travelled to reunions, social events, and more. Shipments to events can also be arranged. Thank you for your wonderful encouraging feedback. Email:internationaldollcompany1@msn.com.

• Asian Girl Illustrated Name Art! We are in the process of adopting a daughter from China. Funding our adoption was the motivation behind this product. We have a beautifully framed and matted art piece that is a name illustrated with letters and Asian girls. It would make a cute gift for an adopted girl. We are currently working on the same product, but for boys. More to come. Please check out our web site at http://www.redthreadart.com/

• Asia for Kids "Our mission is to be your best resource for learning about Asian cultures and languages. .....China, Korea, Vietnam, India, Philippines and more. Our collection of over 2,000 items include multilingual books, multicultural videos, music, software, dolls, posters, arts & crafts for you and your children." To receive free award-winning Asia for Kids catalog, call toll free 1-800-765-5885, Fax 1-513-563-3105, e-mail: info@afk.com .

• Asian Ideas Offers Asian gifts including Chinese and Japanese paper lanterns, silk kimono robes, dresses as well as wedding favors and other gifts.

• Asian PaperLinks offers Asian themed handcrafted cards. We also have baby cards and personalize cards to meet your needs as well. Our product line is constantly growing so please check back often for new cards. As well, Asian PaperLinks will be adding a new line of Chinese New Year cards to our product line. We also make a travel journal that you can use to document your adoption journey. Asian PaperLinks was created by an adoptive mom. http://members.shaw.ca/asianpaperlinks/

• AsianParent.com We provide a large selection of books and DVDs for Chinese children 0 to 12 years of age. All our products are carefully selected to help parents to educate their children in their native Chinese language, as well as to share their cultural heritage. Our books are age appropriate, fun to read, and great for parents to bond with their young children through reading together. Please visit our website, and let me know if you have any questions about us. Website: http://www.AsianParent.com.

• attikonak.com - Indigenous arts from around the world, direct from the artists themselves! Beautiful items from Ghana, French Polynesia, Morocco and more! Check us out at attikonak.com

• Autumn Jade Publishing (http://www.autumnjade.com) offers the Autumn Jade young adult mystery series. The heroine, Autumn Jade, was adopted from Shanghai, China and solves modern day mysteries with the assistance of vivid day dreams of Shanghai in the 1930's. Books #1 "Bullets on the Bund", #2 "The Emperor's Pendant" and #3 "Sing Song Girls" are available through the web site. Email: steve@autumnjade.com .

• Avenue 26 - http://www.ShopAvenue26.com Over 40 unique styles of Mary Jane Shoes. A contemporary update on the traditional Chinese shoe. Our new styles include Leopard Print, Camo, Polka Dots, and More. See our selection of Women's, Girls, and Toddlers Mary Janes. Prices start at $9.99 with Free Shipping!

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• Baby carriers are available from a number of sources, check out the Cuddle Karrier. For some more ideas, look at the selections from Great Beginnings.

• Baby Learns Chinese A Hong Kong native and Berkeley graduate, Yama Gaw founded Baby Learns Chinese as a way to teach her sons the language. She has paired up with Gina Raphael, who had two adopted daughters from China to bring Baby Learns Chinese to the US market. The Baby Learns Chinese system is comprised of three DVD's, Flash Cards and a Boxed set of all (3 DVD's and flash cards) geared at teaching young children the language. It's perfect for FCC families to teach their kids the language. This is the only DVD product in the market that teaches kids to speak and read Chinese (Mandarin). The products are true to language programs with an immersion method of learning. While the product is geared towards children up to age six, it will work for any age target interested in learning Mandarin.

  A special price for FCC families has been created. Along with the discounted pricing, 10% of sales by FCC families will be donated to The Half the Sky Foundation. The price for FCC families is $19.99 including shipping and handling vs. $24.50 at retail. The price for the Boxed Set is $49.99 including shipping and handling vs. $68.95 at retail.

  You can visit us at www.babylearnschinese.com but please email us at info@babylearnschinese.com to place your order for the special price. Please do not hesitate to call us at (213) 213-8631 and ask for Yvonne. Please reference FCC.

• BabyLoveCards offer a line of Asian Adoption Announcement for Moms to be. The website offers birth announcements, baptism, birthday and baby shower.

• Bakaboo is a DVD that is aimed at teaching children Mandarin Chinese. We have produced and released a Children's DVD that teaches kids Chinese phrases and Chinese Culture. Our goal is to make learning Chinese fun for kids of all ages. In this DVD, we introduce children to fun characters like Mimi, the Panda, Ho Ho, the monkey, Zu, the pig and Nai Nai, our elderly and wise grandmother. Kids will learn basic phrases like hello, good bye, friends, counting from 1-10, lessons of tolerance, kung fu and other china fun facts. Through storytelling, fun antics and catchy songs, we hope that children born to American-Chinese parents, adopted Children from China or anyone interested in learning Chinese can benefit from this DVD. We also include a free activity book with the DVD. Website: http://www.bakaboo.com/

• Banners - Custom Welcome Home Photo Banners. We are Gotcha Back, "We got your back, for when you get back!!!!!" Custom vinyl indoor / outdoor banners personalized with your child's photograph, name, and Gotcha day...what better way to say WELCOME HOME!!! www.GotchaBack.net

• Barefoot Books independent children’s book publisher offers multicultural titles, including many that feature China. Barefoot Books combine beautiful artwork and rich language to tell stories that introduce children to many cultures, create a sense of global community and convey universal messages. Barefoot’s book Motherbridge of Love, celebrates the relationship of a mother and her adopted Chinese daughter, while also portraying the birth mother’s wishes for her child. Another Barefoot title, Little Leap Forward, is a real-life story told from the perspective of a 10 year old boy, focusing on growing up in Beijing in the 1960s, at the time of the Cultural Revolution. In The Great Race, we…” race along with Rat, Monkey, Dragon, and their companions while discovering the origin of the Chinese Zodiac. This bright and colorful book includes intriguing notes about the Chinese calendar, the festivals, and the animal that rules each year.” Please visit www.barefootlibrarian.com for more information and to purchase these and other children’s books which stimulate creativity, engage the imagination and encourage the curiosity of children.

• Bear Children's Choir of Hong Kong The Bear Children's Choir of Hong Kong is one of the world's best-kept secrets. Until now, few Westerners have had access to this delightful music. This group of 120 children has so far produced almost 100 CDs in English, Cantonese and Mandarin, many of which have become hits.

• BEAUTIFUL CHINA is a 30 volume DVD series filmed by a man searching to define the country of his birth, an exploration of who-and what and exactly where is China.The documentaries of his in-depth journeys became an award winning television series broadcast in China and Taiwan. The series has been condensed, into 30 sets, each set containing 2 discs covering a province of China. The sets are narrated in English and Chinese. Beautiful China is unlike the usual documentaries about the well-recognized and regularly filmed sites. The series is uniquely personal with each provinces having its own distinct identity,history, customs, traditions and people. The curious, adventurous point of view provides an inside look at the many facets of China including China's families, lifestyles, foods,festivals,beliefs, art, music and much more.A beautiful and meaningful way to trace ones heritage or for the sheer enjoyment of learning about this amazing country. Individual province sets can be purchased on their own, or in dicounted sets of 5 provinces, or in the full collection of 30. Email: lorikaye1@yahoo.com or write to Global Image Productions 12723 Ventura Blvd. Studio City Ca. 91604

• BeautiLife. We make it easier for parents who are trying to introduce their children to Chinese culture and language in an attempt to broaden their world awareness, or are promoting their children’s awareness of their native heritage. We have developed quite a collection of Chinese products and presentations to this end. We are proud to offer exciting Chinese children’s picture books (simplified and traditional), Chinese/English bilingual books, CDs, bilingual animated VCDs, children’s songbooks/CDs, Chinese New Year products, fine imported teas, and a variety of other Chinese products. We also offer fundraisers and educational presentations in Southern New Hampshire and the greater Boston area.

• Bebe International offers unique gifts that are perfect for Chinese adoption and welcoming a new child into the home. Everything from adoption books, books on Chinese culture, language dolls, toys, music, baby accessories, baby clothing, Asian fabric diaper bags, etc. We have many great items that we carefully select with the purpose of celebrating and honoring children from around the world. You'll love the Asian products we have for your precious little one! Visit us soon www.bebeinternational.com.

• BeijingMart.com features various Chinese cultural related products and gifts, including Chinese paintings, Chinese music, bilingual books and dictionaries, instructional videos and many other folk arts and crafts.

• Belief Bracelets offers beautiful handcrafted Swarovski crystal and sterling silver Red Thread Bracelets. This is a lovely way to celebrate your adoption and remember the precious little one waiting for you in China. The website is located at http://www.beliefbracelets.com/.

• BetterChinese.com Presenting one new story a day, this webservice is specially designed to facilitate children age 2 –12 in learning Mandarin and Chinese culture with fun and ease while stimulating their creativity and imagination. It is bilingual, advertising free, and has a members-only environment. Everyday a new story is presented with animation and multimedia effects. Over 300 stories are already online now with a wide range of content rich in culture and traditions. There are games and exercises that help children gain fluency in Mandarin Chinese. In addition to online stories, the website contains Chinese Enrichment Network Studio and Children's Chinese Book Club. These wonderful programs are developed by renowned Chinese authors and educators in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Website: http://www.BetterChinese.com.

• Bilingual Buds is a Mandarin Chinese Immersion Preschool located in Maplewood, NJ (Northern Central NJ) where your child can actively participate in preschool activities while learning how to understand and speak Chinese in a fun, natural way. We feature a home-like nurturing environment, small class size, excellent teacher qualifications (native speaker/masters degree in education), and a fun, hands-on curriculum designed specifically to help facilitate language acquisition. Half day classes for children 3-5 are available for 2, 3, and 5 days/week from 9-12pm or 1-4pm. Call Sharon at 973-378-9892 or email info@bilingualbuds.com for further information.

• Berkshire Encyclopedia of China: In five large-format volumes and nearly 1,000 expert-written articles, the Berkshire Encyclopedia of China provides unrivaled insight into Chinese history and culture today in nearly a thousand fascinating articles that include everything from "Adoption" and "Banking" to "Wound Literature" and "Zhou Dynasty." Each of the Encyclopedia of China's 800 articles is accessibly written and lavishly illustrated. The articles range from 500 to 3,000 words and begin with a short summary or abstract. They cover a vast range of social and environmental issues (“Food Safety”), new communications and media (“Internet Use,” “Blogging”), and topics relevant to the global economic crisis (“Stock Markets,” "Beijing Consensus,” and “Currency Valuation”), as well as a full range of historical and cultural subjects studied in Asian Studies and World History courses. There are hundreds of maps, timelines, primary source sidebars, traditional proverbs, and unique modern and historic photographs.

• BlessedKids.com: Adele Chen Hall provides translation services for adoptive parents, services of locating finding ads, notes left by birth parents in all provinces in China, finding answers for questions regarding an adopted Chinese child; writing letters to orphanages and foster parents on behalf of adoptive parents, doing free translation of a Chinese child's name, and providing a service of hand-painted Chinese calligraphy of a child’s Chinese name and/or the Chinese characters of her translated English name. There are a lot of useful information on her web site. You can find a lot of orphanage address labels and photo labels in Chinese and English on her site. You also can learn some simple Chinese phrases on her site. Adele was born in China and Chinese is her native language. Adele and her husband are the parents of a beautiful daughter from China. Adele has translation experience in academic, legal, business and personal translation (including adoption referral documents, medical records and letters). For excellent translation services, you may contact her through her web site at: www.blessedkids.com. Her email is lehall88@yahoo.com.

• Blue Rock Bed & Breakfast. Stay with a China adoptive family in their B&B in the Millersville/Lancaster area of Southeast/Central Pennsylvania. We especially love to host adoptive families, see our website at http://bluerockbnb.com Phone # 717-872-7440. For family members wishing to talk to a trained counselor about adoption issues or other concerns, the hosts also offer a counseling service: http://retreat.bluerockbnb.com .

• A Board Game to learn Chinese. Kingka matching and memory game is a fun and educational board game for the whole family to play and learn Chinese together. The game is specially designed to help non native speaking parents to motivate their children to learn or practice more Chinese. It is also a good tool to help non native speaking parents to evaluate how much your children have learned from their Chinese classes. To order, please go to www.KingkaGames.com.

• Welcome to Bogeji.com - a place to shop for Chinese educational gifts for motivating children to learn Chinese. Why us? Our Chinese children books are fun and easy to read at affordable price. Our signature Chinese Characters wooden blocks certainly catches children’s attention. By associating these colorful illustrations to the Chinese characters printed on the opposite sides of the blocks, the children will eventually recognize the Chinese characters. We also carry clear stamp products for your art project. Integrating these fun Chinese characters into your scrap-booking and card-making is another way to learn Chinese. Enjoy your shopping at http://www.bogeji.com.

• Bonding Through Touch is a beautifully crafted, practical tool that should be in the library of every adoption agency and adoptive family support group," .....Adoptive Families Magazine review, December 2003. Your agency can send your adoptive families home with the loving gift of Infant Massage. This 50 minute video will deepen the bonding process, and help your families welcome their new child into both heart and home. This video "stars" adoptive mothers, fathers, and older siblings who demonstrate the massage techniques step-by-step, and share their family adoption stories and massage experiences. Each copy is $20 + $6 shipping and handling. (US) Discounts are available for larger orders. Preview copies are not available, but the video is guaranteed for quality and information. For more about Bonding Through Touch, please visit our website www.thethreehearts.com.

• Book Reviews Here are reviews of some books relating to China adoptions or China in general.

• Brise Chinese We currently make Chinese flashcards, which include both physical cards and software. Our mission is to make the best Chinese flashcards in the world. We welcome people to use our products and tell us his or her comments and suggestions.

• Building Characters Your source for quality shirts featuring embroidered Chinese characters, Japanese kanji, Asian symbols. Choose what you want your characters to say, including a Chinese name, Chinese zodiac symbol, Chinese proverb, and more. http://www.buildingcharacters.com/

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• Caroline's Collection offers custom-order, handcrafted lifebook/scrapbook embellishments. Our specialty is adoption and multi-cultural themes. All designs are carefully handcrafted using top-quality acid-free supplies. Designs include page sets for all stages of the adoption process as well as multi-cultural pieces. Website: http://www.CarolinesCollection.com.

• CelebrateAdoption.com offers General Adoption Lapel Pins, China and Vietnam Adoption Lapel Pins, DTC Pins, Adoption Ornaments, Photo Mats/Poems for Adoptive Families, Asian Dolls and Much More!! Owned and operated by an adoptive family!

• Celebrate the Child (http://www.celebratechild.com) Specializes in adoption and multicultural books, videos, music, dolls and cultural items from China, Korea, Russia, Vietnam, Latin America, India and Africa. Owned and operated by China/Korea adoptive mom, Martha Osborne. Free catalog available upon request, call toll free 888-223-5278 or email adoptbooks@aol.com

• Central China Book Company. Books from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan; Chinese Painting Media, Chinese Art, Craft Items, Chinese Music CDs, Tapes, DVD; Chop Craving, Original Paintings and Prints; Mails Orders, Book Rentals, Publishing and Printing; Framing, Mounting, Chinese Typing and Caligraphy Design.

• Charles B. Wang Community Health Center have been providing high quality translation, proofreading, and editing services for medical, health and social service agencies in the past 6 years. All our translators have graduate degrees in the health and social service fields, or in translation. Some of them used to be physicians and professors in China. We will be pleased to meet your translation needs ( From English to Chinese and vice versa) at a competitive cost. We can translate your documents in any format you want. We can translate all kinds of publications including newsletters, websites, research tools, booklets, pamphlets, curricula, newsletters, news release, etc. If you have a document that needs be translated into or from Chinese, please contact me for a free quote. Please help us widely distribute this message. Your referral of any translation project to us is highly appreciated. Looking forward to working together with you for our community. 212-966-0461, 646-354-8576 Fax: 212-379-6936

• Cheng & Tsui is an independent publisher and distributor of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Southeast Asian language learning materials, as well as books about Asian art, history, literature, and culture for families and people of all ages. Our products include many of the most widely used and respected textbooks in US schools and universities, including "Integrated Chinese" and "Chinese Odyssey". Of special interest to families is our new teaching guide "The Enduring Legacy of Ancient China, Primary Source Lessons for Teachers and Students" by Primary Source. It offers 20 modules on topics such as family life and gender roles, technology, geography, language, music, and the arts. Each one combines lessons, primary source material, and engaging, step-by-step activity ideas great for children. The rich dual-platform CD-ROM that is included contains hundreds of colorful images and sound files that vividly illustrate Chinese culture past and present. An exciting, multimedia way to experience and learn about Chinese culture. Atwww.cheng-tsui.com, you can enjoy special offers, convenient browsing, and secure ordering, 24 hours a day.

• THE CHERISH BRACELET "WEAR YOUR HEART ON YOUR SLEEVE" Design your own heirloom-quality bracelet handcrafted from the finest materials: 14kt gold, sterling silver and Swarovski Crystals. You choose the bracelet design, clasp, crystal color and charm. Each bracelet can be made with one to four charms to depict your journey to adopt your child. Your choices are unlimited. The endless design possibilities of names, words and colors make the Cherish Bracelet as unique and special as the person who wears it. Call for a consultation, I’ll help design a Cherish Bracelet just for you! The Cherish Bracelet 1-888-550-3732 email: mailto:CherishDesigns2@aol.com

• ChildBook.comChinese Children Books, Video's, Tapes, CD's, and more in Chinese and English. Dedicated to helping expose Children to the Chinese Culture and Language. Since 1996. Also have section of free crafts, coloring pictures, and Chinese Games. Website: http://www.childbook.com

• Children of the World We are a bricks and mortar store as well as a website at www.childrenoftheworld.biz. We offer children's books, toys, dolls, videos, music and more all relating to multiculturalism. We started because our daughter is from China and were frustrated at not being able to find relevant adoption as well as Chinese items easily and we've grown from there. 10% of all profits go to adoption related organizations.

• www.ChinaAdoptionCoach.com is a website developed by an adoptive mom and licensed psychologist. ChinaAdoptionCoach.com centralizes high-quality educational resources to help parents learn how to meet the unique needs of their adoptive child. Free materials and parenting courses are available.

• China Adoption Home Page Designs by Trish As the grandmother of twins adopted from China, I wanted to do something to help others who are waiting for children from China. So, I created China Adoption Home Page Designs for anyone involved in this journey. I have designed a collection of Home Pages for free and will host them for $50/year with unlimited text and pictures. I know how much it helped me to have a Home Page where I could keep the family and our friends up to date on this 13 month experience.

• China Adopt Shop We carry a beautiful line of Asian Corelle dolls. It was very difficult for us to find an Asian doll for our little girl. After much research, we decided to carry the Corolle brand of dolls. They create dolls that look and feel as real as possible with faces that are often inspired by real children. Our daughter has been thrilled with having a doll that looks like her. I hope yours will too. Website: http://www.chinaadoptshop.com

• China Beach We are a China adoption family who just started an online store with some of the jewelry we sell in our store in Nags Head, NC. We have some lovley pendants with father/daughter, mother/daughter, love, dream, mei mei, jie jie and others including mother/daughter earrings. Lots of pandas, cloisonne jewelry made in China, bamboo, yin yang, etc. Our website is www.shopbeach.com.

• China Books & Periodicals, 1994 Catalog, 2929 Twenty-fourth Street, San Francisco, CA 94110. This wonderful source of books and merchandise about and from China includes not only a full selection of books on Chinese history, literature, language, business, art and culture, and guidebooks but also Chinese music, kites, software (great Chinese clip art), papercuts, maps and teas. Excellent books on Chinese Festivals for children. Free, telephone 415-282-2994, FAX 415-282-0994.

• China Charmsis a line of original jewelry by Susan Chang. A mom with two children from China, her hobby of jewelry making has evolved into a small business. Featured are bracelets and necklaces of sterling silver, individualized by the customer with one or several charms. Adult and Child sizes available. Substantial collections of charms including Chinese Charms and adoption charms are offered In addition, every few months a new collection of jewelry is featured. Based on the beads that Susan finds in her travels, she creates many wonderful designs, many with a Chinese theme. Please stop by Spirit Stones and browse the shop - you never know what treasures you will find. Based on availability, Spirit Stones can even participate as a vendor at Chinese New Year Celebrations and Culture day markets.

• China Connection (newsletter), a national newsletter of both practical and cultural content for China-adoptive families, both in the process and with completed adoptions. Information specific to China adoption, reviews, media coverage, discussion of issues, timeline notes and more, make up the content. See a listing of the current issue and some sample past articles (and subscription information) at http://www.chinaconnectiononline.com. The newsletter is now in its 8th year of publication.

• ChinaDirect Brings Genuine, Quality, Affordable arts & crafts to you directly from China! Search our store for Chinese Paper Cut, Chinese Mary Jane shoes, Kung Fu shoes, Kite, Cloisonné, Batik Tapestry, Silk Embroidery, Fan and many more items we imported directly from China! Email us at chinadirectco@msn.com.

• ChinaEzy provides support and ancillary services for people adopting children from China, including children’s medical reports, translation, care packages, Visa processing and gifts. We also rent cell phones so you can keep in touch with friends and family back home when you travel to China to receive your child. We have an informative blog, a user forum and photo gallery. We are family-owned and operated and are fluent in Chinese and English. Please visit us at www.chinaezy.com.

• China for Children Catalog Our Chinese Daughters Foundation offers many different traditional and modern Chinese items available for children, adults, home, education/learning, art, farmer paintings and cards, papercuts, chopsticks, chops, crafts, jewelry, puzzles,magnets, fabric, clothing, zodiac items, holidays and more! There are hundreds of items selected from artisans and markets throughout China. Don't miss our charitable shopping section where your purchase will help a charity or program in China. We have many exclusive items only available through OCDF! Website: http://www.ocdf.org/catalog.

• China for Children Magazine - now in it's 6th year, China for Children Magazine is the only Chinese culture magazine for families. Distributed quarterly from OCDF Publications, Beijing Office. See www.ocdf.org/publications or www.ocdf.org/magazine. 32-page, full-color publication for all ages. Back issues are available at a discount. To subcribe contact Lynn@ocdf.org or 309-829-8202 or toll free 1-866-460-OCDF.

• China Ghosts is the story of a girl, a father and a family. It's the book that Lisa See, author of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, calls "the most informative and heartfelt book I have read about the adoption of girls from China." Published by William Morrow/HarperCollins, China Ghosts has been featured on NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross and in Adoptive Families magazine. Website: http://www.chinaghosts.com

• China in my Heart is the touching story of a Chinese adoption written and illustrated by six-year-old Emma Ling Zhu Davy who lives near Toronto, Canada. Some of the drawings are from a Chinese art course Emma took. All details are included in the web site. It's for sale through the Toronto chapter of Famillies with Children from China. www.chinainmyheart.com.

• China Memories creates handcrafted memory books that provide a time saving framework for saving your family's story. The adoption of your child is a special time. One that is meant to be treasured forever. Although we all want to record our adoption story in a "Memory Book" for our children, finding the time to do so is usually another matter. That's the reason for creating China Memories. Each book is created by hand, "from the inside - out", covered with Chinese Silk Brocade, interior pages are decorated with a lovely border and hand colored ancient Chinese graphic design. All done with archival quality inks and papers. Come visit our web-site (http://www.chinamemories.net) to learn more and see some sample pages, or contact us at: mlowary@chinamemories.net.

• Chinapac International From basic information regarding China travel Visas, to helping you make your final decisions, we provide the expert advice you need to take the trip of a lifetime! When you are ready to get started, call us toll free 1-800-6618182 and speak to one of our expert China travel agents today. www.chinapac.com

• China Patterns We are a small Ebay Store with an Asian Flair......We have Dresses for your little one..great little cotton patterns they are made of the highest quality cotton. The prints for this fabric are great we have Dragons, Fortune Cookies, Chinese New Year, China Dolls (little chinese toddler girls with fans and parasols) We also will make Mommy and Me matching outfits.....We have nanny gifts wonderful handmade soaps that we will ship wrapped to you with a note card in Chinese saying Thank You. We have some special Sterling Silver charms. Premade scrapbooking pages and fabric paper sets for those special pages in your books also coming soon Nursery Sets and Hade Painted Adoption annoucments. http://stores.ebay.com/China-Patterns

• ChinaSprout.com Celebrating adoption from China with Chinese cultural products -- bilingual children books, Chinese music for children, folk arts & crafts, children clothes, announcement cards, greeting cards, CD-Roms, VCDs and services -- board discussion, translation, creating personal homepage, Chinese naming.

• China Travel Guide can be purchased from the authors website. It is updated to 1999 and updates since then are posted on the website. The website also contains a number of useful pages for the traveler.

• China Travel Guide #2 A China travel guide website with all kinds of travel information and resources.

• China Visa Service Center: Going to China? Get your Chinese visa today from a trusted name. A BBB member, we specialize in rush China visas for residents of all 50 states. Special rates for FCC members! Visit our website, www.mychinavisa.com, or call 1-800-799-6560 for details.

• China Visa Services – Chinese visa requirements for citizens of all countries in the world. Secure online application for visa to China for citizens and residents of the United States.

• Chinese Adoption Document Organizers And More Offering an adoption document organizer, baby books, scrapbooks, photo albums, and journals covered in your choice of oriental silk brocade fabric. Also jewelry, notecards, rubber stamps, picture frames, mats, and more. Many items can be personalized with your child's Chinese name. The URL is http://www.cadoam.comhttp://members.home.net/cadoam/

• The Chinese Adoption Handbook: How to Adopt from China and Korea is the only nuts and bolts "how to" handbook that teaches you what you need to know to adopt a child from China and Korea. From the pitfalls to the practical, the rewards to the risks, The Chinese Adoption Handbook guides you through it all: How the international adoption process works How to start the process What you need to know before you go Making the most out of your time in China: the inside scoop on customs, hotels, food and shopping The children's homes, the US Consulate visit, and all the questions you'd never think to ask Medical issues, special adoption doctors, and travel requirements Post adoption procedures and much, much more A must read for anyone thinking of adopting a child from abroad. Practical, accurate, and written with a father's sense of humor, The Chinese Adoption Handbook is the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to adoption from China and Korea. The New 2004 edition is now available from Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble, among others.

• Chinese@Home is an online resource for teaching Chinese - we specialize in online "one-to-one" teaching methods, with students engaging directly with our professional teachers in China. To achieve this we have developed a unique and powerful set of teaching applications, as well as creating teaching materials for all levels of ability. We are very aware that online teaching needs to be safe and secure, and we therefore offer complete reassurance that online sessions can be monitored and notified to parents. In addition, we are able to give direct feedback on a student's progress to parents. The URL of our site is: http://www.chineseathome.com/. We are on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKLwIwqzqX0.

• Chinese Baby Gifts. This store has books on adoption, children's books, Chinese related books for children, clothes from China, music and much, much more!

• A CHINESE CHARACTER PENDANT: CRISIS/DANGER=OPPORTUNITY. The characters and their meaning have been used in secular and biblical settings to convey the parallels in life. Some FCC members in the Asheville, N.C. area have purchased these pendants to commemorate the challenges and joys of the experience for parent and child. The pendant is 14k over pewter, approximately 1 1/2"L, oval in shape and comes boxed with a card enclosure with description and meaning. Pendants sell for $20 eac. plus $3.00 for shipping and tax. To request a photo or to order email: k.southern@worldnet.att.net

• Chinese/English translation service available for American families/couples who adopt children from China. I am an experienced Mandarin Chinese interpreter/translator, specializing in legal, immigration, and medical fields. Free estimates available for adoption, government, or other documents. No job is too big or too small. Prompt service. Contact Ying Patchin at (608) 577-5186 or (608) 848-6118 or by email: sypatchin@gmail.com.

• Chinese Exchange Students are not for sale, but this organization can arrange for you to host an exchange student from China or other countries. Website: http://www.chinet.org/

• Chinese Fables (ISBN 0-9687637-3-1), selected and retold by Mary W. Ng, is a collection of 90 easy-to-read Chinese fables that either teach a useful lesson or offer food for thought. The book is suitable for a variety of audiences: general readers, parents, teachers, teenagers, and anyone who wants to learn about Chinese culture. It is a great resource for parents to use when teaching values to their children and discussing with them what is important in life. If you wish to order a copy or to view sample stories, please visit Aim Publishing online at www.aimpublishing.com.

• nnewChinese for Parents Chinese language learning program for parents adopting from China. Please visit us online at www.chineseforparents.com.

• CHINESE HEART OF TEXAS by author Mel Brown is a new book detailing the history of the Chinese American experience in Texas through the first one hundred years from 1875 to 1975. Three years of research and interviewing produced a volume rich in heritage, much historic detail along with colorful personal stories and anecdotes plus over 80 images. This book has been called "scholarly and readable" by a university professor of anthropology so it is educational while at times entertaining as well. Learn how children played an important role in the modern history of Chinese America. View several of this book's photos, read other review quotes and learn about the author whose wife of thirty years was born in San Francisco's Chinatown. (http://www.home.earthlink.net/~melbjr/chineseheartoftexas/)

• Chinese Language and Culture Service We provide the international individuals and businesses with customized Chinese language training & tutoring at all levels. The service is available online or offline and is scheduled according to the student's availability. We also provide professional English - Chinese Translation and Interpretation. and The concept of culture includes an understanding of the art, literature, and history of a society, but also less tangible aspects such as attitudes, folklore, thinking habit and so forth.

• Chinese lessons: teaches users how to speak and read Chinese free online. The technology used to teach students is patent pending, and the language material used was originally created by the Foreign Service Institute to teach American government officials foreign languages. The language lessons focus on teaching proper pronunciation and vocabulary in Chinese, along with some grammar instructions as well. The lessons also include Pinyin with Chinese characters directly. Website: http://www.loquella.com/learn-chinese

• www.chinesepod.com. We run a free daily Mandarin language training podcast. We have added a number of adoption-related podcasts for people adopting children in China. The direct links to some of the adoption podcasts are: http://www.chinesepod.com/podcast/index.php?s= adoption&cat=0&sort=date&video=1 http://www.chinesepod.com/podcast/index.php?s=baby&cat=0&sort=date&video=1 Our website URL and RSS feed are: URL: http://www.chinsespod.com RSS: http://www.chinesepod.com/podcast.php

• Chinese Vocabulary Cards for Adoptive Travelers (tm) is a little chained deck, (calling-card size, $16 mailed) having over 95 terms/expressions. See full text listing of contents and graphic examples on the website. Each expression is in English, pinyin, simple phonetic pronunciation, and Chinese characters. 26 cards make up the chained deck; 4 loose cards complete the set. Two cards are included (loose, to pass around) saying "I come to China to adopt a little Chinese girl. I will always love her and will teach her about beautiful China." (A "We ..." version is included.) Some expressions for communicating with and comforting a child are included. One card has a map of Shamian Island (U.S. Consulate, White Swan, etc.); another card explains the four "tones." A free card stating an allergy is provided by request.

• Chinese Children's Books and video's to help parents teach their children Chinese Culture and Language. Being Bilingual is a great gift to give your Children.

• Chinese Children's Culture Products Ideal for families with adopted children from China. Company offers many bilingual children's Chinese cultural and language products, such as cartoon videos, DVD's, Chinese children songs, Chinese Holiday stories, audible English/Chinese dictionary, Chinese poetry and idioms, Chinese children's science/math books, learning to write Chinese and more.

• Chinese Culture and Language products from TwinBridge since 1989. Captivating presentation of Chinese culture on forty-seven DVD titles in three categories. Audience can choose English or Mandarin soundtrack when viewing a presentation. Effective multimedia Chinese (Mandarin) self-learning tools on DVD, CD-ROM, CD/MP3 and language cards. Each tool smoothly leads you into general everyday Mandarin conversation or an area of your interest: business Chinese, tourist conversation or Mandarin phonetics. TwinBridge language software Chinese Partner 6.5 adds Chinese capability to application software on Windows XP/2000 for easy input of Chinese characters. A two-way Chinese-English speaking dictionary is included. We also carry other Chinese language tools such as translation software, Chinese writing tablets, etc. Website: www.twinbridge.com or call toll-free (888)650-8899.

• Chinese Cultural Exchange & China Homeland Tours is a leading cultural organization specializes in arranging culturally connected homeland reunion tours for families with children from China. CCE's 2008 Homeland Tours includes China Garden and Waterways, Ancient Civilization, Yangtze River Discovery and Panda Encounter. The Friendship Ambassador Delegation to China offers children and their parents a unique opportunity and invaluable experience to understand and see first hand those things not typically open to the average tourist. CCE's director, Ming Hua He, a well-known China cultural and travel expert, has traveled extensively in China. She has been working as an adoption consultant for the past thirteen years and has helped hundreds of families completed their dream through adoptions. Now as an extension of her work in adoption, Ming plans and accompanies families for China Homeland Reunion Tours. "I pledge to do everything possible to ensure that your trip is all you dreamt it would be for both you and your child". For detail itinerary and dates, please go to http://www.MingsChina.com or e-mail to info@MingChina.com.

• Chinese Folk Art provides a variety of folk arts and crafts from China, including peasant paintings, products using peasant painting designs (e.g., note cards, calendars, hand-painted plates), paper cuts, Chinese silver and cloisonne jewelry, kites, satin embroidery, batik, shadow puppets, replicas of terracotta soldiers, Chinese commemorative postage stamps, and maps of China. We also offer a translation service. Chinese Folk Art is owned by Steven Hardy, who is a dad to a daughter from China, and Xiao Yi (Jason Xiao), who has assisted several families with adoptions in Jiangxi Province.

• Chinese for the Adoptive Parent Waiting for that referral and want something worth while to do. How about learning some simple phrases to help ease the transistion for your new child. *Chinese for the Adoptive Parent contains over 150 phrases that you will want to learn. From simple questions about needs like "Are you hungry?" to sharing feelings like "I love you" to identifying yourself, "We are your Mommy and Daddy," This tape/CD has it all for speaking with your new child/baby. Each comes with a printed sheet of what is on the tape/CD with Romanized and Mandarin translations. Can you imagine anything more comforting to your new child during that transition time than to hear you speak familiar phrases to them. Tapes are 9.99 plus $3.00 shipping and handling, CD's are 14.99 plus $3.00 shipping and handling. To learn more go to the website: http://www.geocities.com/bobkatjane/ChinesefortheAdoptiveParent.html

• Chinese Language and Culture Summer Program for Youth Link: http://www.igdvs.org/summercamp.php

• A Chinese Motherland Tour is a tour for Chinese-American adoptees and their families. Returning to their Birth Land with their adoptive parents to guide the experience, adoptees will have a chance to develop pride in their cultural heritage while sharing a special time of discovery with their families. A family-friendly tour with an emphasis on multi-cultural families, adoption issues, and cultural connections will allow time for the adoptees to catch a glimpse their homeland. Chinese Motherland Tours are organized by Kate Delosso of Collectible Tours. Kate is an adoptive parent, a former board member of an international adoption agency, and a far east destination specialist. In 1995, Kate traveled with her adopted daughter, Anne, to Korea. Since 1996, Kate has organized Motherland Tours for foreign-born adoptees and their families. web site: http://www.collectibletours.com/ .

• Chinese Peasant is a company that offers unique furnishing items, great for collecting. We import only the best quality items which are restored by our factories in Shanghai. Chinese Peasant seeks out not only the unique pieces which are attractive and beautiful in design and wood grains, but also have a story to tell about the culture of the chinese. Items include Tibetan Chests, Camphor Trunks, Pinewood Bathtubs, Chicken Coups, Peasant Paintings, Screens, Etc. We have a website as well as a Showroom located in Atlanta, Ga.-1073-C Huff Road, Atlanta, Ga. 30318 (404) 351-1555. Please visit the website at www.chinesepeasant.com or contact the owner, Diana Roman (404) 376-8516. Chinese Peasant is a company that offers unique furnishing items, great for collecting. We import only the best quality items which are restored by our factories in Shanghai. Chinese Peasant seeks out not only the unique pieces which are attractive and beautiful in design and wood grains, but also have a story to tell about the culture of the chinese. Items include Tibetan Chests, Camphor Trunks, Pinewood Bathtubs, Chicken Coups, Peasant Paintings, Screens, Etc. We have a website as well as a Showroom located in Atlanta, Ga.-1073-C Huff Road, Atlanta, Ga. 30318 (404) 351-1555. Please visit the website at www.chinesepeasant.com or contact the owner, Diana Roman (404) 376-8516.

• www.ChineseSession.com. Description: A Chinese language school that makes learning Chinese language and culture easy, fun, and affordable, for both parents and their children. ChineseSession.com, offers private 1-on-1 online Chinese language classes with live certified instructors 24/7. You can take the class any time and any place with your own customized content and schedule. All courses are also supported by online tutoring and practice with native speakers. For more information, or take a free trial, please visit our website at www.ChineseSession.com.

• Chinese Translation Service 1.Who are we? We are a specialist translation and localization team based in Beijing. We mainly deal with two languages: English and Chinese. 2.What can we do? We can translate anything from a business card to a technical manual, and can handle virtually any subject matter. 3.Why us? - Quality Assurance Qualification: educational backgrounds of our freelancer translators could be traced back to such highly prestigious universities as Peking University, People’s University of China, Beijing Foreign Studies University etc., Cost Efficiency We work at homes and we communicate via emails for most of time, which means our fixed costs are minimized to merely computers with access to Internet. 4.Turnaround time Less than 3000 words: 2 days; More than 3000 words: to be negotiated; We guarantee that your deadline will be met, provided that our lines of communication remain open. 5.Rates Our per-word prices vary from $0.06 to $0.10. Contact Please feel free to contact us: Ruan Jun Phone: +86 13141473313 Email: ruanxjun@vip.sina.com

• ChineseVoice allows people around the world to learn Chinese (Mandarin) online with top teachers from Beijing and in the comfort of their own home or office.

• Clippership Shop: offers a variety Chinese cultural products, including handmade hand painted Chinese silk and bamboo kites, traditional dinnerware patterns, books, music CDs and more. Website: http://www.clippershipdistribution.com/shop/default.asp

• Cross-Stitch-Art I have a needle work business and specialize in Asian cross stitch. I have been asked to develop a Adoption Announcement pattern and kit. I have a feeling a large number of people may be looking for such a product. My web site is: http://cross-stitch-art.com/ The specific page where the pattern is located is: http://cross-stitch-art.com/crossstitch1/asian33.htm

• Culture Cubs is a bilingual DVD series for children that teaches Mandarin vocabulary and Chinese culture while entertaining children - think Sesame Street meets Baby Mozart. I thighlights language and cultuer in afun, engaging way, teaching Mandarin and English at the same time. The DVDs are amazingly international and include a cast of bilingual children from many backgrounds. The fast-paced 30-minute shows are filled with animation, songs, dance, vibrant art, kung fu stunts and much much more. The series stars Huckleberry the American teddy bear, and Xiao Long, the Chinese kung fu panda. One speaks English, the other speaks Mandarin and they're best of friends. Culture Cubs is the perfect combination of entertainment and educaiton cobining Eastern and Western culture. It's so much fun that kids won't even know they're learning. Available online at: http://www.culturecubs.com/.

• Cups 'N Stuff We can put put a picture and/or text on a coffee mug for you. Great for gift giving. We decided to do this business to help us raise money for our adoption. http://www.cupsandstuff.com .

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• Danny's Bagel, Guangzhou, China established in 1997, Offers Delivery service of all their prepared meals to most Hotels in Guangzhou. Thats right; Pizza, Pasta's, Wings, Bagels, Even Baked Lasagna and Plenty of Diet Coke and Coke Products. And you do not have to pay the 4 & 5 Star hotel prices. We do not have a Service Charge and our prices are quite reasonable. I would say our prices are 15% - 25% lower than the 4 & 5 Star hotels.

• Daughter from Afar - A heartwarming book about a family's journey to bring home their daughter from China. This adoptive mother speaks honestly and openly about the joys and challenges of the entire process and the ultimate adventure of becoming a mother. Website: http://daughterfromafar.com

• Decoriental.com was created to help finance our special needs adoption from Thailand. Decoriental features ceramics, Asian dolls, figurines and handicrafts from China, Japan and Thailand. We offer authentic quality products from the Orient.

• Deepest Greetings.comWe specialize in items related to China adoptions. We sell greeting cards, referral cards, wall prints, scrapbooking, Christmas cards, stickers, announcements, referral announcements, lifebook items and more! http://www.deepestgreetings.com/ .

• Designs From The Heart is a mail order company that offers multicultural adoption related items. These include: announcements, note cards, thank you cards, Christmas and birthday cards, jewelry, rubber-stamps, stickers, notepads, posters and prints, buttons, and wooden Christmas ornaments and figures. My husband and I have an 8 year old daughter from Wuzhou, China. Call Cathy Ciaccio at 402-556-4304 or write 109 South 55th Street, Omaha, NE 68132 for a catalog.

• Dillon International China Tours One of the many milestones in an adoptee's life is the decision to visit his or her birth country. Dillon International's birthland tour offers a complete tour package for all families, regardless of agency used for adoption placement, that allows participants to experience their birth country's culture, heritage, and people. This journey is a great emotional and financial commitment allowing adopted persons an opportunity to learn more about their origins. We have been escorting tour groups since 1989 with staff who offer adoption sensitivity and experience. Dillon's China birthland tours are small, child-centered groups that ofer attention-to-detail and an adoption emphasis. Visit http://www.dillonadopt.com/Tour-C.htm for more information.

• Discounted Airline Tickets to Asia for Adoption Travel - contact OCDF's ticketing agent Marta.Lacour@travnet.net Travnet is the largest consolidator and discounter of tickets to Asia from North America.

• Learn to play Dizi (Chinese Bamboo Flute) 2 Measures at A Time. A complete instructional course for the Dizi. This program is designed for those who wish to study the Dizi but do not have access to a teacher of this traditional Chinese instrument. The program includes a Dizi made by professional Dizi makers in China, a set of four compact disks as well as an instructional book, (in English) reed membrane & herb glue for pasting the membrane. Because of the Dizi size, we recommend students be 10 years old and older. Please visit us at www.2measures.com under the Chinese Dizi program.

• DongYing Asian Market is a mini supermarket in Cincinnati, OH. It sells a variety of Oriental food artwork, cultural items, home furnishings and unique gifts from China and other Asian countries. It is located at 3207 Jefferson Ave, Cincinnati, (OH 45220) close to UC campus. For e-mail contact, write to yiyu1@yahoo.com. Gift items are unique, appropriate, and reasonably priced. Come to visit us or call us for existing items or place your special request at (513) 861-6007.

• Doodling Embroidery Design We provide custom embroidery for families with an adopted child from China. We have for immediate delivery characters for "mama" (mother), "baba" (father), "yeye" (grandfather), "nainai" (grandmother). Also we have characters for big and little brother and/or sister, teacher and if needed we can develop any character you might want for a nominal fee. We can be contacted at by e-mail at doodling@earthlink.net or by phone at (303) 400-5034. Our newly formed website is www.doodling.net

• Dos Besitos is an online business that sells hand-crafted adoption related items. As a mother of two internationally adopted boys, Dos Besitos was originated in an effort to create special and meaningful items that can be customized for adoptive families of any country. I can personalize a map magnet set by featuring your child's birth city/village or I can incorporate your child's adoption date or LID date on the back of a special pendant you can wear close to your heart. As language and culture are paramount in my family, my hope is to celebrate the joy of international adoption with other adoptive families. Please visit Dos Besitos at http://DosBesitos.etsy.com.

• Dream Kidz Adoption Shop “Hold on tight to your Dream” presents a stunning China adoption keepsake lifebook featuring Jinshan Peasant Paintings from chinesefolkart.com The archival quality, acid free set of lifebook pages is available in both single and two parent editions. The pages are fully customizable and come with a set of heavy weight archival, gold edged, sheet protectors designed for a three ring album or scrapbook binder. (92 pages) Website: http://thedreamkidz.com/catalog/China-Adoption-Lifebook-Folk-art-Edition-p-16139.html

• The Dragons Child: A Story of Angel Island. by Laurence Yep and Kathleen S. Yep, Dr. Ten-year-old Gim Lew Yep knows that he must leave his home in China and travel to America with the father who is a stranger to him. Gim Lew doesn't want to leave behind everything that he's ever known. But he is even more scared of disappointing his father. He uses his left hand, rather than the "correct" right hand; he stutters; and most of all, he worries about not passing the strict immigration test administered at Angel Island. The Dragon's Child is a touching portrait of a father and son and their unforgettable journey from China to the land of the Golden Mountain. It is based on actual conversations between two-time Newbery Honor author Laurence Yep and his father and on research on his family's immigration history by his niece, Dr. Kathleen S. Yep.

• Dragon Express Chinese Language and Culture Activity Kits for children: A subscription to Dragon Express is the fun and easy way to explore Chinese language and culture with your child. Complete kits are delivered right to your door. Each month’s kit features a different theme and set of activities. Your child can open up the box and right away start listening to a Tang dynasty poem, write Chinese characters, make a cultural art project or learn Chinese phrases! And that’s just the beginning, each monthly kit consists of 13 different components, so there’s plenty of fun and learning to last the whole month long! Fun for ages 5-10 Please feel free to visit our website at www.RicePaperKite.com to learn more about Dragon Express kits and to view photos of kit contents.

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• EarlyChinese.com Specializing in Chinese children’s books and magazines, from infant to school age. Learn about Chinese language, holidays, crafts, and more. Free shipping!

• Early Start Mandarin Our mission is to provide children with a headstart and competitive advantage in their future with an early introduction to Mandarin Chinese, the language for this millenium. Our goal is to teach children the Mandarin language in a fun and entertaining manner that encourages learning. Website: http://www.EarlyStartMandarin.com.

• EFUSHOP, Chinese wedding cheongsam and prom dress,tailoring services.

• Elite Dresses was created to help parents shop for affordable yet quality dresses for their little princess. Please feel free to check out the store at www.elitedresses.com for beautiful girls' dresses that your princess will use on her birthday, first communion, on formal parties, graduations, holidays and feast your eyes with our traditional chinese dresses. Plus you're in for a treat at our freebies section here!

• Emily's Books Specializing in adoption & multi-cultural books, music, videos and toys. I often sell books at FCC and other local events and donate part of the proceeds to the sponsoring organization(s). Website is http://www.emilysbooks.com Contact info is Laurie Fenton c/o Emily's Books 20 Oakhurst Ave. Ipswich, MA 01938 Phone/fax: (978) 356-5186, email: laurie@emilysbooks.com .

• EMK Press Books that hit home for adopted children and informational guides that help parents on the journey! Publisher of We See the Moon, At Home in This World, and I Don't Have Your Eyes. Free downloadable parent guides on many aspects of the adoption journey including race and identity, birthparents, adoption issues, homeland journeys and many more. For the guides, click on the guides/resources tab on the homepage. A portion of each book sale benefits a variety of charitable causes.

• English Books of China is a bookstore specialized in selling books from China or related to China while written in English or Chinese-English bilingual edition. The online bookstore is built to encourage those who can not read Chinese but would like to read about Chinese culture to explore, as well as to encourage intercultural communication. Sharing the culture & civilization of China, enjoying the beauty of the diverse world, building the cross-cultural skills and perspective in today's globalization. ......Enriching your life, expanding your horizon and having fun! Navigate Chinese culture even you can not read Chinese!!!

• Ectaco Inc. Electronic Pocket Talking Dictionaries for Children."Language Teacher" Electronic Dictionaries with built-in games which will help the children to learn foreign languages while playing. Website: http://www.ectaco.com/dictionaries/.

• "Exploring Chinatown: A Children's Guide to Chinese Culture" is the latest book from Pacific View Press. Our purpose: great books about China and Chinese culture, for all children,(especially ours), their families and their schools. See them at www.pacificviewpress.com. Buy direct, or via your favorite distributor, such as China for Kids, Chinasprout, Shens, Emily's Books or Celebrate the Child.

• Ezmandarin.com is a FREE online community for native English speakers who are interested in Chinese language and culture. Here you can find a native Chinese speaker to practice your Chinese online, learn about Chinese language and culture, publish your stories and articles, share your photos, discuss Chinese related topics, read latest news about China, buy a Chinese textbook or Music CD, post an sales or wanted ad, find ESL teaching jobs in China, etc. Website: http://www.ezmandarin.com .

• Fang Fang Storybooks at the Book and Coffee Tavern. We specialize in Chinese tales, cultural books, Chinese children's books, music, films and more. URL: www.fangfangs.com

• FCC New York Store carries a variety of items including books, video's, notecards, and items for the current Chinese year. Profits benefit programs of FCC NY.

• FCD Chinese School Founded by US-China Education Development Foundation and Manhattan Children Education Foundation, FCD Chinese School is a non-profit organization committing to providing high-quality Chinese language and culture education to children and adults of various cultural backgrounds. FCD Chinese School currently has four major academic programs: Dr. Ma Liping’s “Direct Character Recognition (DCR)” program, Chinese as a Second Language (CSL) for Children and Adults with no Chinese-speaking environment at home, and Chinese Culture program. Besides, we have a kindergarten program that uses our edited textbooks. We also teach mathematics and English speech courses. For more information, please contact Linda at Tel: 732-418-7244 or by email: mehua@hotmail.com, or visit Website: http://www.fcdschool.org/

• The First Glimpse. I offer announcements and greeting cards for Adoption, Finalization, Referral, Birthdays and Holidays! I also have created many custom collages for families, using their photos from their adoption trips and photos of their children before/after placement. Website:www.thefirstglimpse.com

• Flags, a Fun Bonding Tool. Children love beautiful and multicolored things. Now you will be able to use your child's National flag (or several Chinese cultural flags, including the Imperial Chinese Dragon flag) along with flags from your heritage to aid in the bonding process. Allow Wilson Flag Sales to aid you in putting a big smile on your child's face (and yours as well). Contact John at Wilson Flag Sales PO Box 71 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778-0071 E-mail: "Wilsonflagsales@aol.com" Phone (828) 301-7737 or fax (828) 669-1749. We have hundreds of flags of different nationalities.

• Follow Jade! Learn Chinese in China Jade Qian grew up in Shanghai and Beijing, and at the age of 18 came to Boston to pursue her education. She began teaching adopted Chinese girls Mandarin in 1999, and now has over 100 students, about half of whom are adopted Chinese kids. Over the past summer she produced a video called "Follow Jade! Learn Chinese in China" shot in and around Beijing designed to introduce children to Chinese language and culture. Check out her video at http://www.jadesclassroom.com , or send e-mail to Jade@Jadesclassroom.com.

• Forever Family Creations is your online source for multi-cultural, lifebook & adoption scrapbooking. We strive for the hard to find, the unique scrapbooking items for adoption, transracial and mutli-cultured famlilies. We have lots of items for many different countries, including China, Korea, Russia, Guatemala, South America, Africa and MORE!!

• FOREVER LILY An Unexpected Mother's Journey to Adoption in China by Beth Nonte Russell. Enticed by the adventure of visiting a very different part of the world, Beth Nonte Russell agreed to join a friend on a trip to China to adopt a baby girl. But almost as soon as the trip began, it became clear that something was not right, and the situation rapidly developed into one of the greatest challenges of her life. FOREVER LILY: An Unexpected Mother's Journey to Adoption in China (Touchstone/Simon and Schuster, Inc.; On-sale: March 6, 2007; 0-7432-9297-9; $14/paper) is the true and powerful story of Russell’s trip to China and the dramatic turn of events that lead to a life-altering decision.

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• A Gift From China is a store in Guangzhou. has a new director--Jacqui Shurr, founder of The Good Rock Foundation in the UK. "A Gift From China" recently moved to a new location: No. 62. 1st floor, Shamian Da Jie. It is right around the corner from the White Swan Hotel. The telephone number is (8620) 81219976. Their hours are M-F: 10-6:30. Sat.: 10-4. Sun: closed. Their website is www.agiftfromchina.co.uk. In addition to the gifts available at the store, there is also a nice play area for children and a section of donated supplies (diapers, formula, etc.). Gift items are appropriate, reasonably priced and, again, all profits go to the kids.

• Glass Orchids: Handmade dichroic glass jewelry, dishes and accessories. Chinese character jewelry with over 30 symbols. Custom symbols available. Website: http://www.GlassOrchids.com

• GoodOrient.com sells a variety of Oriental clothes, artwork, cultural items, home furnishings and more.

• Golden Tour Travel offers wholesale pricing on airfares to China in both coach and business class seating.

• Go Squeak Online business featuring squeaky shoes imported from China. Available in toddler sizes 3-7, highest quality and latest styles.

• Good Karma Squeakers specializes in sale and wholesale of leather and canvas squeaky shoes. Ten percent of our proceeds are donated to Half the Sky Foundation. Half the Sky Foundation is a non-profit organization that funds orphanages and programs in China. Purchase our shoes, have fun, and help fund a worth cause.

• The Good Women of China: Hidden Voices by Xinran is a collection of true and very moving stories based on Xinran's time as the host of a hugely popular radio call-in show in China called "Words on the Night Breeze." Xinran's is an inspiring and important voice out of China, writing about the intimate lives of girls and women whose stories have rarely been heard. In fact, her popularity in China was such that she became known as China's "Oprah." She currently writes a regular column for The Guardian newspaper in the UK, which can be found on the web (www.guardian.co.uk). For more information about the book, including a reading group guide, please visit the Random House website at: http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?1400030803. You can also find a number of glowing reader reviews and purchase the book on Amazon.com

• Gotcha Day My name is Ann Pence, and I am a singer/songwriter from Anchorage, Alaska. I recently made a cd about the Chinese adoption process called "Gotcha Day." I created this cd of songs for my friends who have adopted children from China, and was inspired by the stories and experiences they shared with me. I am "auntie" to my friend's girls, and they inspired most of the songs on the cd. You can see the cd and listen to songs at www.cdbaby.com/cd/pence2. A portion of the proceeds from sales of this cd go to Half the Sky Foundation.

• Gotcha Day Shopper I have handmade plaques and clothes, etc - all dealing with adopting from China. I am using it to fundraise for our own adoption. Website: http://www.gotchaday.org/

• Grace from China is a book about a girl who has lost her father and is now embarking on a journey to China with her mother to adopt a baby girl. The publisher's website is http://www.yeongandyeong.com/ and the book's website is http://www.yeongandyeong.com/grace_from_china.htm.

• Graceful Kate Designs Luscious, fabulously soft handmade baby blankets and swaddling blankets in Chinese satin brocade, cotton, flannel, chenille, and, our newest addition, organic cotton. A fabulous Chinese Adoption Gift, baby shower gift, or anytime gift for celebrating the baby in your life. Website: www.gracefulkate.com

• Great Owl Books, 41 Watchung Plaze, Suite 112, Montclair, NJ 07042 Parents Choice Award Winner: A unique collection of children's books celebrating the many voices of our American culture. Free catalog, telephone 800-299-3181

• Greenwood Publishing. Includes adoption related books such as "Clinical and Practice Issues in Adoption: Bridging the Gap Between Adoptees Placed as Infants and as Older Children." by Victor Groza and Karen Rosenberg.

• At 123 Greetings.com we have a collection of Free Chinese New Year ecards at http://www.123greetings.com/events/chinese_new_year/ as well as cards for many other occasions.

• Guanxi Express is a service for Westerners that want to get connected to anywhere in China. It matches members with an average of three people in the location of their choice. In addition, each member will be given online access to thousands of Westerners that lived in China and over a quarter million Chinese living on the mainland. The purpose of the service is to aid Westerners interested in the culture and country. No longer will they need to count on someone with special guanxi in China (guanxi in Chinese means "having connections".) Now, through the new service anyone can make their own connections! Service Fee - the fee will be $25 and includes an issue of the magazine "Stories From China". Following that date . Proceeds will go to costs of network and magazine production. References available online (storiesfromchina.com - see "Reader's Say" section). More upon request. How do you sign up? Just send an e-mail with your full name directly to: AndrewLee@Amerasiabooks.com Or go to our website (storiesfromchina.com) and click on the link "Got Guanxi?" in top left corner of our homepage.

• Guilin Publishing Company was founded in order to create new products of interest for the adoption community, with the goal of offering books on the topic of adoption issues that at the same time entertain. Touched by an Angel's Tear - a story about the process of adoption is the first children's book offered by the company. Based on the real processes experienced by adoptive families, the story follows the events starting with a woman's desire to adopt and ending with a perfect match made between an adoptive family and an infant. Author, compser and lyricist L. Steven Santora, an adoptive father established Guilin City Publishing. The name for the company is derived from the beautiful city of Guilin, China. Website: http://hannatheangel.com/

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• Handpainted Children's Furniture are customized to fit your child's individuality. Specialize in Oriental designs handpainted on tables, chairs, and rockers. Categories include Panda, Goldfish, Chinese Zodiac, Folklore Legend Characters, and more. Owned and operated by China waiting adoptive mom, Susan Lau. Free catalog available upon request, call 317-815-9616 or e-mail FDragon89@Aol.com

• Happiness is a Forever Family Our family started a small web site business selling a few items geared towards the Forever Family. This business was started to raise money for our second adoption. We hope to be DTC by December. Our daughter was adopted from China almost 4 years ago. The items we are selling all have our favorite saying on them, which is Happiness Is A Forever Family. They are all very high quality items. We chose items that we felt would appeal to adoptive families. Website: http://www.happiness-is-a-forever-family.com

• Happy Kids ShopOur T-shirts celebrate the beauty of our diverse families and pay tribute to the languages of our various cultures. We now have shirts in many languages (including Chinese) for brothers, sisters, cousins, parents, and everyone else! We also have mugs, stickers and more items, featuring country flags, as well as "Celebrate Our Diversity" and "Love Makes a Family" themes. Please stop by and visit us at http://www.HappyKidsShop.com

• Harmony is a collection of traditional stories from one of the world’s oldest civilizations. For over two thousand years, the Chinese have used brief sayings known as chengyu to sum up practical wisdom and ethical principles. Most chengyu are associated with a story that illustrates their meaning, and these stories have passed down by word of mouth over the centuries. Gathered in this volume are twenty-four of the most popular chengyu and the stories based on them, each beautifully illustrated by one of China’s foremost artists, Ji Ruoxiao. For readers curious about the cultural context of the tales, the book includes a brief overview of Chinese religious traditions as well as background notes on each story, a map, and a chronology. Simple, often humorous, and always wise, these tales will delight readers of all ages, making Harmony a book to cherish.

• Heart and Seoul sells T-shirts and other multicultural items including a 'from China with Love' t-shirt ($9.95 each). Quantity discounts and custom designs for organizations.

• Heart of the Matter Seminars, home of the Because They Waited™ educational system for adoptive parents. Since 1998 Heart of the Matter Seminars has been engaging, informing and empowering parents whose children joined their families as older infants or children. Founders Julie Drew and Katie Prigel Sharp saw the need for research based education that put practical tools into the hands of adoptive parents. Believing that most children adopted internationally or through foster care experience mild to moderate issues, Heart of the Matter Seminars seeks to “prepare, not scare” families embarking on their parenting journeys. This information is now even more accessible through the DVD and internet based Because They Waited™ education system.

• Heart on a Sleeve is an online shop with playful clothing designs for families, especially adoptive ones. As a proud adoptive parent, I'm always looking for a way to wear my heart on my sleeve. I started this business to satisfy that craving and to fundraise for two future adoptions. Shop to your heart's delight! For more information, contact info@heartonasleeve.net.

• Heartsong Cards in an adoption card company created to celebrate the diversity of today's adoptive family. There are announcements, thank you, congratulations and adoption day cards. These cards reflect the different types of families created by adoption. Some of the cards depict specifically Asian children, others have children of varying ethnic backgrounds where Asian children are included and there are also cards that try to be inclusive of all children. We strive to have something for everyone! Please visit the web site at http://www.heartsongcards.com.

• Henimage: Custom art by design. Catering to adoptive and multicultural families, specializing in creative designs with dimention. Featuring 3-D designs on canvas, personalized adoption-related items, handmade Chinese character wine charms and other goodies. Beautiful, unique items that will be treasured for years to come handcrafted by an artist who is an adoptive mom to twins from China. Please visit us at: http://www.henimage.com/ .

• Hinky Import-Tibetan and Chinese Gift Shop Offers Chinese propaganda posters, Tibetan jewelry, Thangkas, Buddha statues, Chinese antiques, wholesale Chinese lanterns, gifts, handbags, leather jewelry boxes, cloisonne, and singing bowls. Website: http://www.hinkyimport.com/

• H & H English-Chinese Talking Dictionary This is a great product for adoptive parents who want their children to learn the Chinese language. You can download the software at http://www.hnhsoft.com/dictec. This dictionary has many great features to help Chinese learners, for example we provide pinyin for every Chinese character, a real person's pronunciation, both simplified and traditional Chinese, pinyin input method, and it doesn't need any Chinese platform.

• Homecoming Books--Our personalized children's book "Coming Home" tells the story of a child's adoption from China in a positive, loving manner. Just complete 11 pieces of information about the child on our order form. (Chinese name, current name, birth date, adoption date, etc.) We will use this information to create a beautifully illustrated book that tells the story of your daughter's adoption journey. For more information or to place an order, please visit our web site at www.homecomingbooks.com or call (610) 265-0511 for a brochure.

• Homeland Children's Foundation, Inc. Translation Serviceoffers a way for you to correspond with the orphanage staff who once cared for your child, while helping orphanage projects in China. For a donation of $25.00, we will translate a one page letter and envelope addressed to the orphanage. We can accommodate individuals or groups, and have helped several groups of alumni families organize group projects for the orphanages. Proceeds benefit orphanage projects in Jiangsu Province.

• HometownChina.com is dedicated to providing people with the finest resources of Chinese language, culture and products. We translate your needs and feelings into the language you want ( English or Chinese) and helps you explore the foundation of Chinese language.Our Mall (coming soon) will bring you the highest quality and unique products reflecting the Chinese culture, heritage and life in China.

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• iMeltingPot.com has the largest selection of gifts available that reflect the many diverse people we see each day. Together we bring unique qualities that add flavor in this wonderful "melting pot" we call home... let us celebrate our differences! At iMeltingPot.com you will find anything from unique handmade treasures to professional corporate gifts...perfect for a new adoption, favorite teacher, special friend...or simply indulge yourself! iMeltingPot.com celebrates diversity, encourages understanding and promotes unity!

• A magazine "Inside Asian-America" excellent bimonthly magazine on Asian-America politics, culture, arts. $20/6 issues. Metro East Publications, 270 Lafayette Street, Suite 400, New York, New York 10012

• I Love You Like Crazy Cakes, The Video is based on author Ros Lewis and her journey to China for the purpose of adopting a baby girl. The charming, heartwarming story of a mother's love and a baby's smile as they bond together as a new family is wonderfully illustrated by the watercolor artwork of Jane Dyer. All of this translates beautifully into an iconographic, seven minute video enhanced with a complementary musical score. I Love You Like Crazy Cakes is a wonderful addition to school and community library video collections, and is especially recommended for adoptive family viewing. Order from: Weston Woods Studios - Scholastic 143 Main Street Norwalk, CT 06851. Phone: 203-845-0197 x20 or 800-290-7531 x20, FAX: 203-845-0498.

• Immedium Immedium publishes entertaining children's picture books such as the popular annual series Tales from the Chinese Zodiac which spotlights each charismatic animal of the lunar calendar. FCC families have enjoyed the wonderfully illustrated adventures of The Year of the Dog, The Year of the Pig, and The Year of the Rat. The new Year of the Ox features the spunky Olivia and her "adopted" sister Mei. For more information, go to www.immedium.com/products/. To order copies, please email orders@immedium.com".

• An Incredible Journey An incredible journey is an adoption journal and gift store for children! We are dedicated to providing unique, fun, family oriented products for children. We currently have China Travel journals for children going to China to adopt a sibling. There are two versions of the journal. One for kids aged 4-7 years old. The other is for those over 7. The journals are packed with fun activities that will surely make the trip a memorable one! We are in the process of adding more items to our store. In the works are items to bring on the trip to keep your child occupied, a journal for children staying at home while a parent travels and many more fun products. We can be contacted through our website, email- info@anincrediblejourney.com, or by phone: 636-405-1669.

• Inside the Adoption Agency: Understanding Intercountry Adoption in the Era of the Hague Convention. The National Council for Adoption recommends this book and states, “The Erichsens are leading pioneers of Intercountry adoption. Part history lesson and part how-to guide, this book provides valuable insights and information from a couple that have witnessed and shaped intercountry adoption practice for the past twenty-five years.” The book is priced at $11.95 and is available at Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble.com, iUniverse Bookstore and bookstores nationwide. Please visit the Erichsen Consultations website, http://erichsenbooks.com for their bios and a filmed commentary on this book.

• International Adoption Travel Journal We have revised this 224-page second edition to include some features that we know you'll appreciate. The TRAVEL JOURNAL now has: A special spot on the inside front cover for both your child's photo AND footprints A map of the world for you to track your journey Additional blank "Daily Journal" pages for free writing A new "Souvenirs" list A handy envelope bound in for receipts/small keepsakes A sturdier travel-ready spine (Still covered wire-O, so it lays flat while you write in it.) We have also reorganized the Daily Journal pages. Quite a few parents said that it would be nice not to have to flip back and forth between the sections of the book when entering the daily activity information. Lastly, the TRAVEL JOURNAL is now sporting a beautiful new cover with the look of hand-made paper. It's similar to the first one, but updated and quite lovely. (Open the attachment and see for yourself!) Go to the AdoptionTravel.com Bookstore (http://www.adoptiontravel.com).

• In Other Words Language Services can help you translate through the red tape during your adoption process. Our services include translation, interpretation, language instruction, cultural training, proofreading and editing, typesetting, voice-over, as well as cross-cultural marketing. Whether you need a letter translated, a second opinion on translated legal documents, or would like to learn a Chinese lullaby or two for your child, with our extensive experience in working with waiting parents and families, we can assist you in all your language needs. Contact Michael Su, our friendly Chinese Language Specialist, at 248.345.2487, e-mail at Michaesu@aol.com, or send your request to 25516 Lincoln Terrace Dr., Suite 304, Oak Park, MI 48237-1250. With our service, the only language you need to speak is the language of love. Mention this ad and receive a special rate exclusively for FCC members!

• Institute of Chinese Language and Culture After two years, we, at ICLC, made a virtual rich-culture environment at www.5000yearsinchina.net with 360 stories and each story comes with 9 games to practice the language and memorize the culture. Also, it has Easy Reading and Easy Typing sections to make reading and typing much easier than before. So far we have not seen any similar web site on the Internet. Our web site is subscription based. Students can even use their allowance, and will feel pressure from each day cost. Before you make a subscription, you can take a tour to see what it looks like, and make sure it is worth and good for your children or even for yourself, since you don?t have to learn the language while experiencing the culture.

• It's All Chinese To Me - Amy Sung provides a portal to the headlining current events in China. This site offers kitchenware, Chinese New Year Decorations, ideas on Chinese themed baby showers, and much more to come. The 'Ask Amy' feature allows anyone to send in their questions to be featured on the daily blogs. This site welcomes anyone with interest in Chinese culture. Amy was born in Syracuse and has first hand experience in what it feels like to be Chinese, but grow up and not really know what that means. During college, she lived in Shanghai, studied Chinese at Fudan University, and developed her intense interest for Chinese culture. Her mission is to spread Chinese culture to those that wish to learn more. Both traditional Chinese culture and the evolving Chinese pop culture can be represented through her blogs, website content, services and products. This site is a positive tool for acquiring information that is culturally supportive for Chinese children growing up outside of China. Visit her website at: www.itsallchinesetome.com. Amy’s e-mail address is: amy@itsallchinesetome.com.

• Ittybittyladybug.com is a classic children’s boutique with an Asian flair. We created this site especially for families who are in the process of adopting a child from China. Ittybittyladybug.com carries everything from diaper bags, growth charts, and nursery décor to gift items for big brothers and big sisters. You can find clothing that blends Asian and Western cultures for young and older children. We also carry personalized hand painted pottery and artwork for nurseries and children’s rooms. Register at ittybittyladybug.com for showers or other special events.

• Jack and Grace Baby classics with international influence! Jack and Grace LLC is a new web-based retailer of infant and toddler apparel and gear. We offer many great brands and utilize the site the highlight the beauty of adoption with the use of extra special child models, links to adoption agencies and information, as well as stories of our adoption journeys. You'll love the Asian-inspired clothing for your precious little one! Visit us soon at www.jackandgrace.com, email info@jackandgrace.com, or call (678) 488-2028.

• Jennifer's Place Our store located on Shamian Island, Guangzhou China specializes in making the adoption process easier. We have strollers available to borrow. We also offer internet, laundry, delivery, and courier service. Not to mention an unbelievable selection of traditional merchandise to bring home with you. Please let us make your stay in Guangzhou more comfortable and reasonable. In addition, if you have forgotten something or your child has outgrown the outfit you bought in China you can order a replacement or browse many other items from Jennifer's US store. Special discounts are made for adoption families Link: http://www.jennifersplaceusa.homestead.com/index.html

• http://www.jenniheartcreations.comWe have a family business started after we adopted our daughter Emmaline from China. We sell blankets, quilts, bibs etc. We have designed tee shirts help raise money for our third adoption. The tee shirts have adoption themes. One says "I (red heart) adoption" and the other one is "All God's Children Are Adopted".

• Jiinkinkids specializes in high quality art for the adoptive child's room! We sell Giclee Fine art prints on Fine art paper and on Mounted Canvas. We also sell embroidery designs for 100 Good Wishes Quilts as well as ornaments and cards. All of the designs are inspired by our own journey of adoption and are designed to encourage all through this amazing process!

• The Journey to Mei This is a 164 page chapter book for ages 8-12. It is a story about a family who decides to adopt a child from China. It is told from the perspective of their 10 year old birth child, Shelly. The story takes the reader through the adoption process giving parents another resource to explain the many difficult questions that may come up as the adopted child matures. Chinese history, culture, and traditions are included. All of this is done within the life of a fictional family. This book can also be given to the family's other children or family members as they await the referral. They will most likely have questions and will be able to relate to the different situations in the story.

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• Kari's Cards I sell cards, wishing stones, ladybug bracelets, and t-shirts. All have a Chinese and/or adopted related theme. Website: http://www.kariscards.org

• Keller's Adoption Wares Provides T-Shirts for those who are adopting or have adopted from China. Includes T-Shirts for mom/dad, big sister/brother, little sister/brother and expectant mothers. Website: http://www.cafepress.com/berthadans

• KIDS LIKE ME IN CHINA In this first view of China adoption from a child's perspective, eight-year-old Ying Ying Fry returns to her hometown in China to remember what it is like and to meet children who are growing up there. Sales of this book benefit the Amity Foundation and the Foundation for Chinese Orphanages. http://www.YeongandYeong.com/kidslikeme.htm . To read the FCC Book Review click here.

• Kidsandgrandkids.com We specialize in multicultural dolls and puppets in four skin tones. Adoptive parents can pick and choose their own mix of parents and children from our Pose Play dolls which are doll house size dolls. We also feature multicultural, anatomically correct dolls. Website at http://www.kidsandgrandkids.com.

• Kids Culture Center has two books of interest: The Red Blanket by Eliza Thomas: This is a story about the forming of a family. It is as lyrical as a love letter from a mother to her daughter, as honest as the struggles they encounter and as comforting as a cozy red blanket. Author Eliza Thomas went to China in 1994 to adopt her daughter PanPan, who was then 5 months old. This is their story. Hardcover. PRICE: $15.95. My Family is Forever by Nancy Carlson: Some families are formed through birth, some families are formed by adoption, some families look alike and some don't. The little girl in this heartwarming story makes clear that being a family isn't about who you look like or where you were born, it's about the love that binds you together. Thoughtful, straightforward text and cheerful illustrations create a reassuring look at how one little girl came into her parents' world and made them a family forever. Hardcover. Recommended for ages 3+. Price: $15.95 To Place your order contact us at (203) 877-4007 or download our order form on the web at www.KidsCultureCenter.com.

• King Wu PhotographySpecializing in landscape/scenic photographs of China. Having visited China 17 times since 1981, I have an extensive collection of China landscape photos, as well as of the Pacific Northwest. When it comes to decorating your home or office, there is a photograph for everyone. Please visit King Wu’s website at http://www.kingwu.com/

• Kinsearch Registry is a Non-Profit 501(c)3 Organization with a DNA Database that is helping connect siblings that have been separated by International Adoption. Our Registry's Database was custom designed by Orchid Laboratories and works the same way that the FBI fingerprint files do. Each DNA Profile that enters the Database is then run against all other DNA Profiles that are already in the Database. When there is a match, we are notified from Orchid Labs and we then notify the parents. From there, it's up to the parents on what level of contact they want to make with each other. Website: http://www.kinsearch.org/.

• Knitterdude.com is a web site that offers custom made clothing and accessories for the entire family at a reasonable price. You can design your own garment or let me advise you. Together we can create a unique, custom fit garment. All items are designed and made by me personally. Satisfaction is guaranteed. I can embroider most any design on garments, ie, Chinese letters or characters. I have made cute jean capri pants with oriental silk trim.

• Kulturemusik is a unique, professionally designed, music program that teaches adopted Chinese children and their American parents the basic foundations of Chinese music, language, and culture. The program was developed to increase knowledge of Chinese culture and promote understanding between American and Chinese cultures through music learning and training. Classes are designed to promote identity in adopted Chinese children of American parents through the musical linkages that are formed between American and Chinese cultures. Classes for 2002-2003 include (a) Parent/Child Music Program, (b) Beginning Mandarin For Parents, (c) Beginning Mandarin For Children, (d) Zin-Yin Symbols For Children, and (d) Piano Lessons For Children. Mail: New York Institute, Center For the Study of Music and Culture, 2840 Broadway, Suite 341, New York, N.Y. 10025. Tel: 212-459-4368 email: kulturemusik@msn.com

• LabelLighthouse.com is offering an ongoing fundraiser with part of the proceeds going to the FCC Charitable Fund. We sell unique stick-on personalized clothing name labels. No ironing or sewing required. These labels are washer and dryer safe. Great for daycare, camp, school, uniforms etc. Label your children's items and help support the FCC Charitable Fund. Online ordering. 20% of the proceeds from LabelLighthouse.com sales go to the FCC Charitable Fund when you place your order online at www.labellighthouse.com Promo code: FCC

• Ladybugs and Love from Above, LLC Ladybugs and Love offers Asian home decor, purses, sterling silver jewelry, ladybug accessories, candles, and SQUEAKY SHOES up to size 12!. Prices are DEEP DISCOUNTED compared to other web based businesses featuring the same products. This is a business to help the children who are still in the prphanages and especially those with special needs. Portions of the proceeds will be donated to various agencies helping in China. Our stock is growing so please visit our store at www.ladybugsandlove.com

• LadybugSisters.com, owned by a Mom of two daughters from China, carries a wonderful selection of Original Adoption T-Shirts, Blankies and Luggage Tags. You can also have your Referral Photo made into a very special t-shirt or printed on a mug. Will gladly work with DTC Groups to help create designs and/or print group logo shirts etc. Website: http://www.LadybugSisters.com.

• The Ladybug Store This adorable page is just as the name implies, this shoppe has EVERYTHING Ladybugs! Plus a large assortment of Asian Dolls.

• www.languagelearninglibrary.org. We provide highly relevant and useful language learning tools to learn Chinese and other languages as well.

• Language Littles. We are a toy company that manufactures bilingual speaking dolls for children. One of our four original dolls is Ling speaks Chinese, a doll that has been graciously embraced by the adoptive community. We are interested in linking our website. Our logo is attached and our website is www.LanguageLittles.com.

• Language Tree offers multi-media educational tools that introduce Mandarin Chinese to children (and parents) in a fun, natural way. Co-developed by a Stanford University Cognitive Scientist and a Chinese language instructor at UC Berkeley, our products are effective as well as engaging. For more information on our products, please email us at info@language-tree.com or call us at 415-291-9941.

• Learn Chinese with eChineseLearning.com an online Chinese school specializing in one-on-one live video instruction and supplemental language education programs, is ready to help your children learn Chinese with native teachers directly from Beijing, China. eChineseLearning has partnered with Sina.com, the leading Chinese online media company, to benefit more students from North America to learn Chinese with professional teachers. Get the great offer of taking PRIVATE lessons for as low as US$3.5 per lesson now! URL: http://www.echineselearning.com

• Learning Express Inc produces a video program "Follow Me Learning Chinese", an 8 video set to help learn to speak Mandarin. Other products will be released in the near future.

• Free Translation for Adopting Parents: This is a volunteer service to help adopting parents who need English-Chinese written translation.
  URL:  http://translation4parents.blogspot.com/

• Liberty House carries a variety of bilingual books, tapes, movies, and DVDs to help both children and parents learn Mandarin. See the company website at: http://www.chinesetapes.com.

• Light The Way Candle Light The Way Candle (1999 Cynthia Sherman - This candle is a wonderful symbol of hope and love for waiting parents. Inspired by an Amish Tradition of an expectant mother keeping a lit candle in the window until the baby arrives home. Each candle is hand painted with the Chinese characters for "Most Valuable Treasure" and wrapped in colorful oriental fabric (works well to store your candle in once your little treasure comes home). Order by e-mail: mccsva@earthlink.net or send a check for $12.50 to Cynthia Sherman at 12514 Northern Valley Court, Oak Hill, VA 20171 - please indicate whether you prefer electric or battery-operated (2) AA batteries not included. Each candle is accompanied by a story card - makes a great gift for all expectant mothers and fathers!

• Lilliput Dollhouses & Miniatures. Jayden is not wearing traditional Chinese dress he is most definitely oriental. Jayden sells for $33.99. He is made of lifelike vinyl and is 19" long. He is adorable. Baby Olivia sells for $69.99. She is about 10 " long and is wearing the most beautiful Chinese outfit. She is very colorful, made of huggable vinyl and so very precious. Please visit my website at www.lilliputdollhouses.com.

• Little Buddha Baby which provides information about asian baby traditions and also sells asian style baby clothing and merchandise.

• Little Frog Gallery (http://www.littlefrog.com) is a virtual gallery of the paintings of Charles Chu. Visitors may browse through over 70 paintings, and may purchase reproductions of selected paintings (note cards and prints). The works of Charles Chu express the unique perspective of a man who truly loves and values his native China and also totally embraces his new country, the United States, where he has lived for over 50 years. Chu's brushwork and calligraphy reveal his light spirit and boundless energy, qualities which earned him the nickname "xiao wa" (Little Frog) as a child. The gallery is run by Chu's daughter and her husband, adoptive parents of two.

• Little Joy: My name is Ruowen Wang, a Chinese-Canadian author for children. And I was brought to Canada by my Canadian foster mother 22 years ago. It warms my heart to see that there are many Chinese children living with their happy adoptive families in the States and Canada. I have written a book for very early readers with these children in mind. It is called Little Joy. Please see details on my website: www.kevinandrobinbooks.com.

• Little Ladybug Designs specializes in unique & modern custom photo adoption announcements, adoption wall art, adoption video montages, & party favors for any occasion!

• Little Lantern Designs. Chinese themed boutique clothing (sizes 12 months through 6). Website: www.littlelanterndesigns.com and email: stefani@littlelanterndesigns.com

• Little Linguists Academy Learn Mandarin Chinese! Little Linguists Academy has developed a unique online teaching methodology that is designed to capture the attention and imagination of every child while in the comfort of their own home. Through a combination of songs, games and live online interaction, children enjoy their classes and benefit greatly from the experience.

• "Little Miss Ladybug and Her Magical Red Thread" I adopted my daughter Kaylee two years ago from China and wanted a book to not only dedicate to her, but also to raise money for the orphanages in China. A percentage of all proceeds from my book will be sent directly to the various orphanages. My book can be purchased directly through my web site www.ladybugproductions.ca .

• Livemocha.com provides online language learning lessons and real time conversations with native speakers, tutors, and other learners. Speaking the language makes a significant difference in the ability to gain fluency. Adopting groups could practice online together or converse with people in the child’s country. Please take a look – it’s free!

• Long Bow Village internationally award-winning documentaries by Carma Hinton, an American born and raised in China and Richard Gordon are available for home family purchase at $29.95 each. A trilogy of hour long PBS shows introduce you to a Catholic doctor who practices traditional and western style medicine ("To Taste a Hundred Herbs: Gods, Ancestors and Medicine in a Chinese Village") women of rural China ("Small Happiness: Women of a Chinese Village" used by many FCC families) and rural Chinese life ("All Under Heaven: Life in a Chinese Village"). A shorter film takes you visually through the annual New Year's celebrations ("First Moon: Celebration of a Chinese New Year"). Go to: www.tsquare.tv/longbow/village.html to see photos and copy. Full color posters at $7.95 are also available. Contact Kathy Kline, distributor at: Longbowgrp@aol.com for more information.

• LOOK WHAT I SEE! WHERE CAN I BE? VISITING CHINA by Dia L. Michels is a new book that introduces young children to China. Join a curious toddler, surrounded by her parents, siblings, and new friends, when she wakes from her nap each day and notices a detail from her exotic surroundings -- the face paint of a Chinese opera star, a red tassel on a trishaw's shade, spice mountains in the outdoor market. Then -- with a turn of the page -- the detail becomes part of a larger scene revealing extraordinary things from Chinese history, culture and heritage. (ISBN: 1-930775-15-6, 8 x 8", 32 full-color pages, Jacketed hardcover, $16.95, ages 0-5). Visit the Platypus Media website at: www.PlatypusMedia.com for more information and to order the book.

• Lori Q Handbags, LLC Celebrate your bundle of love with a Chinese brocade diaper bag from Lori Q Handbags! These diaper bags feature a clean tote-bag styling on the outside, a durable leather base, and lots of helpful features inside, including cell-phone pockets, bottle pockets, oversized changing pad, key clip, and "mommy bag" for storing valuables securely. Choose from ten Chinese brocade patterns! Website: http://www.loriqhandbags.com/

• Lotus Travel Located in the Pacific Northwest state of Washington, Lotus Travel is the largest adoption specialist tour operator and travel agency in the United States. Since 1995, Lotus Travel has assisted over 15,000 clients with adoption travel arrangements and Heritage Discovery Tours™. Widely known for outstanding service and creating the Ladybug Adoption Package, Lotus Travel staff extends true family service to each client and works hard to ensure that each and every family enjoys an economical and worry-free adoption and heritage journey. Contact Lotus at 1-800-956-8873 or via the web at http://www.lotustours.net

• Love without Boundaries: First Film about adoption to be aired on Chinese Fujian Television: The number of Chinese-born children adopted by American families has grown considerably in the last decade. Each adoption is a unique story of parents and children as their fates intertwine. Each adoption is also a blessing that adorns the parent, the child, the community, and the two distant cultures. The new documentary film, Love Without Boundaries, paints a colorful portrait of the unique stories of six families that have adopted from China. It also tells of the bond that is gradually being stitched between China and the United States. The stories in Love Without Boundaries will easily warm your heart. The joy that each child emits from their eyes is like a shining jewel on top of a mountain. The stories of these Chinese-born children and their parents are a testament to the power of family and of love. They are living proof that love has no boundaries. For more information go to: http://www.lovewithoutboundaries.org

• Lucky Bug specializes in custom made Asian inspired childrens clothes. I am a single mother of 2 adopted from China. As my love for my girls has grown, a desire in my heart also grew. To help other children still left in China. As a former costume and clothing designer, I decicided to use another of my gifts to create a unique childrens clothing line. These fun clothes have ethnic details inspired by my kids. In addition to offering these clothes to fellow adoptees, a portion of the sales will go to help with food, clothing and education for children in China. The web address is: www.luckybugkids.com.

• www.lucyschineselife.com is an online shop featuring a wide variety of traditional chinese Items, the shop is located on shamian island in guangzhou and caters to adopting families as well as tourists, offering adopting families a piece of chinese cuilture to take home for their newly adopted treasures. Granite etchings, hand painted portrait bottles and oil paintings, as well as silk dresses in sizes from 1 to 18 chinese artwork and ornaments and traditional tea sets, jewlery and pendents everything to help keep your childs heritage a wonderful part of their life. Chinese dolls and much more all at www.lucyschineselife.com.

• Adoptive Music - Featuring LULLABIES - For China's Daughters & Their Adoptive Families. This recently released CD by Chuck and Lynette Giacinto is "a collection of songs relating to the experience of China Adoption that is both unique and significant." (www.adoptivemusic.com)

• Lunar New Year for Kids : A Hands-on Workbook for Parents and Teachers by Cindy Roberts "Workbook for celebrating the Chinese New Year. If you are looking for party ideas or classroom activities for kids ages 3 -12, this book has simple coloring pages, dragon puppets, dragon parades, lion dance activities, and zodiac games." A fun and informative new book from an adoptive mother of 3. Read Review || Author Interview The book can be ordered online from companies such as Amazon.com.

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• Made in China is a film by Karin Lee/Shan Tam and is distributed by Moving Images. Made in China tells the poignant story of adopted children from China, predominantly girls, who live in three distinct regions of Canada. Many of the children live with white families and face the challenge of making sense of their identity and their roots at a very young age.

• Magnolia & Friends specializes in : Asian Dolls & Accessories, Asian/Adoption Related Books, Children's Books, Chinese Old Books, Chinese Zodiac Jewelry, Cloisonné & Cinnabar Jewelry, Cloisonné Jewelry Boxes, Cloisonné Ornaments, Festive Chinese Lanterns, Fun & Colorful Chopsticks, Hand-made Chinese Kites, Hand-made Quilts/Blankets, Hand-Painted Chinese Paper Cuts, Magnetic Hematite Jewelry, Magnetic Hematite "Zingers", Porcelain, Chinese Tea Sets, Rosewood Jewelry Boxes, Rosewood Miniature Furniture, Shoes by Jack and Lily, Squeaky Shoes for children, Tibetan Silver Jewelry, Tibetan Singing Bowls, Wineglass Charms ***These are just some of our unique gifts*** Adoption Paperwork is available for our feature doll, Magnolia. Personalised Name Bracelets are available in matching sets for child & Doll. Customized Chinese Zodiac Bracelets are also available. A portion from the sales of every Magnolia Doll goes to the Children's Bridge Charitable Foundation. A portion from the sales of all Doll Clothes goes towards funding surgery for children with special needs in Chinese orphanages. For more information contact marcia.havaris@gmail.com .Please visit Magnolia's website at http://www.magnoliaandfriends.com

• Mandy and Pandy Say, "Ni Hao Ma?" A fun way to learn Chinese/Mandarin and the Chinese culture, Mandy & Pandy Co, LLC. was founded in November 2006 after Chris Lin took his 2 year old daughter to Chinese (Mandarin) class and did not have any tools to teach her Chinese in a fun manner… so he created Mandy and Pandy. His first book, Mandy & Pandy Say "Ni Hao Ma?", is a stimulating children's book that teaches kids Chinese in a fun and easy way. Mandy and Pandy teach their audience how to say the popular phrase "Ni Hao Ma?" = "How are you?" then share stories about Mandy's personality with the things that she likes. This is the first book in a series of 12; the rest of the books in the series will teach numbers, colors, conversations, animals, songs & Chinese \!culture. Each book comes with an audio CD which translates the Chinese to English, teaches the Chinese pronunciation of the phrases, and reads the entire story conversationally; this is spoken by a Chinese Mandarin teacher. Mandy and Pandy Say, "Ni Hao Ma?" won the Outstanding Book of 2007 by iParenting Media Awards, and is carried at Borders Books. Check out the website:MandyandPandy.com.

• Mandy's Moon Multicultural & Adoption Products Our "Children of Asia" collection features kids from Vietnam, China, Korea, Cambodia, and India, as well as several Asian kids who could be from anywhere! You can visit the site at: http://www.mandysmoon.com This year's products include: *Christmas ornaments *Refrigerator magnets *Asian treetop angels in 2 different dress styles *"Asian Village" collectible figurines *"Adoption Stork" ornaments & magnets with storks carrying babies wrapped in the flags of several countries *Wall hangings featuring Asian kids *Citizenship Figurines. I always love hearing from my customers, so let me know if you have any comments, ideas, or suggestions for new products!

• Many Hearts One Beat is the creation of an adoptive Mom and offers adoption gifts which honor all those touched by the journey of adoption...birth families, foster families, adoptive families, adoptees - and the many others who give a piece of their heart for the love of a child. It doesn't matter if you adopted domestically or internationally as the love of, and for, a child knows no borders and our Many Hearts One Beat™ message encompasses all who wish for every child to know and feel the love of family. We offer a variety of beautiful adoption keepsake gifts...from adoption jewelry and books, to adoption apparel and adoption announcements and many more one-of-a-kind gifts. Many of our items you will not find anywhere else as they are custom-designed and crafted by talented artisans. www.ManyHeartsOneBeat.com 100 College Parkway | Suite 230 Williamsville, New York 14221 ph/fax 716.631.3530

• Map of China, Selected names translated to English. This is a 24” x 36” map poster of China with provinces and selected place names labeled in Chinese Characters (Hanzi), Chinese pinyin (romanized spellings) and the English translation of the meaning of the place name. The map includes a chart of commonly used characters/words found in Chinese place names. It is sure to be a hit for anyone interested in Chinese language and culture. The poster is $15 plus $5 shipping. To order, visit: http://www.familyscholartree.com/parents.html

• Mari and Me has a nice selection of designs of Chinese children and Asian cultural rubber stamps.

• Maya's Journey Home - This heartwarming story tells of love and different kinds of family. Maya, a panda growing up in a Chinese orphanage, learns about love and how a family can be made up of many different things. She, along with her best friend, Elsa, learn about mommies and daddies and hope to have one some day. This is their story! Visiting Suitemates Publishing Company www.suitematespublishing.com to order your copy today!

• Meili & Me the innovative children's apparel upstart has officially launched its new line of uniquely designed children's apparel bringing together the colors and beauty of the Far East with the rugged durability of the New West. Currently Meili & Me has four unique designs from Kokeshi Cats, Paper Dolls, Asian Kids and Umbrella Girls, in five distinct styles of dresses, jackets, skirts, tops and pants. The entire line can be viewed at its new web site, http://www.meiliandme.com.

• Mei Magazine, a new bimonthly magazine featuring wholesome articles with an emphasis on issues specific to Chinese adoptees, premiered in April 2005. Traci and Paul Wright, who are parents of Sophie, adopted from Hubei in 2003, started the publication because they believe there is a real need for a magazine that allows this group of girls to connect with each other. ³I was looking at children¹s magazines and thought it would be so wonderful for 'our girls' to have a forum in which they could share their feelings and see each other's faces in the pages," explains Traci Wright. The vision of the magazine is really to instill confidence and create a unique place where they can share and enjoy their special sisterhood. Each issue features an interview with a notable Asian American woman or role model, a ³giving back² section to inspire girls to get involved in their communities and profiles highlighting readers and their interests. The magazine also feature articles on age-appropriate topics like school, crafts and friendships. In every issue of Mei there is a balance between issues specific to adoption and China and articles that appeal to all girls. Traci and Paul have assembled an impressive list of contributing editors, all experts with unique backgrounds and insights, who will lend their expertise to the publication. To subscribe or learn more, visit www.meimagazine.com

• Mei Mei and Me offers Mei Mei's Play & Learn Chinese series (in both DVD and VHS formats), as well as quality CDs, books, and other instructional materials. Mei Mei Hu makes Mandarin Chinese come alive through the magic of music, dance, songs, and games. Key material is presented in English, Pinyin, and Chinese characters.
  Mei Mei's 15 years teaching experience at a Montessori school kindled her passion for teaching language to children. Over time, she developed and refined her Chinese language and culture program. Mei Mei has also taught Chinese language to adults at Rhode Island College, Providence College, and Brown University. Visit our website http://www.meimeiandme.com or call (401) 723-4440.

  “Using songs, movement, and activities, teacher Mei Mei Hu delivers a powerful learning experience in an enjoyable way.” -Adoptive Families magazine

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  Let's Visit Dawei Village (Play & Learn Chinese with Mei Mei Vol.7) explores contemporary life in a rural Chinese village. It was filmed on location in Anhui province in Central China. Come see the children of Dawei as they attend school, do homework, play games, work on the farm, and enjoy weekend activities. All language is presented in English, Pinyin, and Chinese characters. "This is an engaging and beautiful visual presentation of the daily lives of children in a contemporary Chinese village. Families, libraries, and educators should add this unique educational DVD to their collection for learning Chinese and Chinese culture." - Yan Ma, PhD, director, Confucius Institute, University of Rhode island

  Let's Play Games (Play & Learn Chinese with Mei Mei Vol.6) presents authentic Chinese games as played by children in China today. The upbeat melodies and games will captivate children of all ages and adults as well. Join Mei Mei and her friends in this charming video as they dodge, duck, chase, and catch each other while playing. All language is presented in English, Pinyin, and Chinese characters. Games: Catch the Fish * The Little Monkey Is Eating a Peach * Old Wolf What Time Is It? * The Little Pig * The Hawk Catches the Chicks * Close Open * Grab the Tail * Expressions * Stamping on Balloons.

  Dance and Learn Chinese with Mei Mei: (Volume 4) - Currently, our most popular video. "The enthusiasm and spontaneity of the children is contagious, inviting viewers to join in. The videography, transitions, and sound are excellent with colorful changing Chinese landscapes for each song. With the repetitious nature of the songs, children will be able to sing the words after a few viewings. Elementary school teachers, dance instructors, and daycare workers could easily use segments of the production to teach the dances and the Chinese language. A great way to learn about another culture through song and dance."
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  Lets Go to School with Mei Mei: (Volume 5) - "Instructor Mei Mei Hu takes youngsters on a sparkling tour of a Chinese school. With sprightly musical interludes backing footage of girls and boys arriving at school, eating breakfast, exercising, dancing, napping, and much more. This sampled program from a five-part Play and Learn Chinese series, not only offers a lovely taste of a school day in China but also introduces Mandarin." -- Booklist (American Library Association)

  Speak and Sing Chinese with Mei Mei (CD format) - Ideal for the car or home, this lively CD with 7 lessons and 11 songs will have your child speaking Chinese in no time. A booklet is included with English, Pinyin and Chinese characters. "My daughter and I listen to this CD in the car while out and about. We both love listening to the songs…My daughter (28 months old) actually asks to listen to it, 'Chinese please!' I can't say enough nice things about this CD. You won't be sorry you purchased it!" !" - KSL, nicknamed "emma-and-me," at Amazon.com
  Visit online and order your copy today at http://www.meimeiandme.com

• melissacartercreations.com offers custom handmade, hand stamped and hand painted adoption announcements that will announce your new arrival in a unique way. He announcements are country specific and can be created for any country. Melissa can custom create an announcement for you or you can choose one from the selection already available. Also, Melissa has several paintings depicting Asia and other international scenes that would be perfect for your nursery. Melissa also creates custom keepsake boxes featuring your child. ALL profits from Melissa's art benefit adoption and orphan relief. Melissa is the mother of 5 kids, 4 of them adopted internationally. Now she and her husband are currently raising funds to adopt a little 3 year old boy from China who needs surgery as soon as possible. Paypal, check or money orders accepted. Website: http://melissacartercreations.com.

• Memories of a Miracle I sell scrapbooking supplies for adoptive familes. I have a great variety of Chinese items for adoption as well. Website:www.memoriesofmiracles.com Email memoriesofmiracles@cox.net

• Miracle of Adoption Expression Cards provides adoption related cards, announcements, holiday cards and other items.

• Mingei World Arts, Inc. is a direct importer of folk art, antiques, ceremonial objects and inspired everyday objects from Asia and beyond. We offer a wide variety of baskets, lacquer ware, ceramics, boxes, collectibles and furniture from China, Indonesia, Thailand, Burma and wherever our travels have taken us. New inventory is coming in all the time. Please come by when you are in Atlanta, and visit our Website at www.mingeiworldarts.com.

• Mix It Up sells a wide variety of products for people/families who have adopted transracially. We carry cards and adoption announcements with original illustrations. Mix It Up also sells a wide variety of stationery products (return address labels, mommy business cards, notepads, etc.) that can be customized to reflect a family’s unique racial makeup. Since launching in 2005, Mix It Up has been featured in THE SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE, NEWARK STAR LEDGER, NEW ORLEANS TIMES PICAYUNE and WEDDING DRESSES MAGAZINE. Mix It Up products are available online at www.mix-it-up.net.

• MizzK's ChinaHeart Art: I sell adult and children's apparel, gifts, posters with a heart theme inspired by my daughter whom I adopted from China in 2000. The design is in honor of all our adopted daughters and the daughters that still wait.

• Modern Memoirs specializes in publishing personal histories. We create adoption books, which tell the individual story of your child's adoption. Books can include a map of the child's country of origin, name in Chinese, celebrations and customs that are now part of your family life, favorite photographs, memorabilia such as your child's adoption anouncement, copy of adoption papers, and stories about your child's early days, created from interviews with parents. This is not simply a "fill in the blank" book. For more information visit our website at www.modernmemoirs.com

• MoonRattles offers a series of Chinese heritage holiday kits the whole family will enjoy. Each kit contains activities and stories to encourage children to explore and learn about not only their own heritage, but also the diversity of cultures in the world. We believe that as children learn about their world and its richness, they will be able to build bridges to and connections with other people, fostering community concepts, understanding and communication. The kits include an exclusive illustrated children's book, a 52-page activity guide, unique activity supplies, a program guide and special folk item(s). Visit us at www.moonrattles.com.

• A Mother's Charm is a jewelry and gift design company that celebrates moms and the miracle of adoption. The hand-cast Chinese Slipper charm/pendant is part of A Mother’s Charm philanthropic line depicting “Shoes from Around the World”. Motivated by the care their own sons received, the founders of A Mother’s Charm donate $10 of every shoe charm/pendant sold to Shoes for Orphan Souls (SFOS) -http://www.shoesfororphansouls.org. A Mother’s Charm acts as an adoption advocate by offering free seminars on the financial aspects of adoption, featuring various adoption stories and highlighting valued agencies in their publications. A Mother’s Charm also has a program to foster fundraising capabilities for adoptive families in process. For more information, go to www.motherscharm.com or call 888-924-2767. Website: www.motherscharm.com.

• Multicultural Kids offers educational and fun products for children of over 95 cultures. Some of our Chinese and Asian products include dolls, CDs, videos and DVDs, language helpers and books. We also carry a number of adoption items, including an adopted doll, where you can select all the features of your doll.We have an online shop at http://www.multiculturalkids.com or you can call or e-mail for a printed catalog. 1-800-711-2321 or e-mail at krelias@comcast.net.

• Music: “I Will”, written by Patty Stevenson while waiting for her new daughter in China, is a precious love song for anyone who has gone the extra mile for a loved one. “This recording (CD/cassette single) is sure to become a treasured keepsake for anyone touched by adoption.” A sweet lullaby played on harp and mountain dulcimer is included. “Very moving.” -international adoption caseworker A portion of the proceeds will benefit children waiting for families. Website:www.pattycraig.com/IWill.htm or Patty Stevenson, PO Box 11542, Milwaukee WI 53211-0542

• Music of China Volume One Minneapolis pop musician and adoptive parent, John Munson, has recorded a new CD of traditional Chinese music. The disc features beautiful recordings of twelve familiar Chinese tunes and was made specifically with adoptive families in mind. The label that released the record is called Culture Bridge Music. The label is conducting outreach in traditional Chinese music education and has resources for parents and children interested in delving deeper into traditional music at the website. Culture Bridge Music will soon be putting out records of Russian and Columbian music with the intent of providing a resource for adoptive families with children from those countries. Website: http://www.culturebridgemusic.com

• A Musical Journey: From the Great Wall of China to the Water Towns of Jiangnan by Liow Kah Joon is a book which allows children to discover China's diverse land and people through fun facts, beautiful drawings and delightful music. This book includes a CD of original folk music of China. An American Booksellers Association Book Sense Children's Pick Autumn 2004. Read reviews and testimonials of A Musical Journey at http://www.living-chinese-symbols.com and get a free "learn Mandarin" DVD for kids when you purchase the book (while stocks last). This site features lots of information about Chinese language and culture.

• myadoptionwebsite.com. We design, host and maintain personal Chinese adoption web sites and on-line adoption announcements from your long-awaited referral to that joyful return home. You receive a lovely web site or announcement that allows family and friends to share your China adoption journey every step of the way -- professionally, beautifully and affordably. Please visit us at http://www.myadoptionwebsite.com/ to learn more and to view our own journey to China to meet our precious daughter. We donate 10% of our fees to Half the Sky Foundation. The official web address is http://www.myadoptionwebsite.com/.

• My Culture specializes in designing custom adoption products that will help a child in your life identify with their birth country. We've customized our puzzles, clothing, glassware, and rugs by personalizing them with flags, maps and inspirational quotes. We hope you enjoy our products as much as we've enjoyed creating them.

• My Fortunate Cookie: A new business owned and operated by a single, adoptive Mom. Here you will find some very special Asian treasures to delight the young girl in your life. From the cutest traditional Chinese outfits to the latest "Sage Collection" tee shirts, I am sure you will find something here that is elegant, adorable and just plain fun. Please visit us at www.myfortunatecookie.com

• My Ladybug Knits is inspired by the journey my husband and I are taking to adopt our daughter, Molly, from China. Ladybugs are considered good luck among the Chinese adoption community and all parents, adoptive or not, need all the luck we can get. So I invite you wear a little luck every day with a few fun items I have brought together. To start with is a great t-shirt I designed which is perfect for an adoptive family or anyone expecting a little one. More items are soon to come including many hand-knit clothes for little ones and some great accessories inspired by our little China girl. Profits from this site will help us with our expenses for travel to China, when we finally get to bring our girl home. Website: http://www.myladybugknits.com/

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• Ni Hao, Mei Mei: Find "Little Sister/Big Sister" t-shirts, bumperstickers from most Chinese provinces, and "China Girls Rock" t-shirts. The "China Girls Rock" t-shirts are shirts that are great for older Chinese adoptees. Each shirt features a different province, such as "Hunan Girls Rock!"

• Need2Learn Chinese - Your best online resources for Chinese learning books and materials, make your learning process as simple as possible.

• The New Concept Bilingual Textbook for Preschool is based on our vast Chinese preschool educational experience. It is made specifically for overseas students ages 2-5. The textbook includes pictures along with the text and combines three elements of learning Chinese: learning the characters, learning to speak, and developing a sense of writing by coloring the characters. There are 8 textbooks in all for the preschool set; each with 8 lessons, containing 256 specially picked characters. Each lesson contains 4 characters that are related to each other, helping children learn Chinese with swiftness and ease. All the vocabulary words have an example sentence. It includes both simplified and traditional versions of Chinese. The New Concept Bilingual Textbook for Preschool material is based on everyday things that children are familiar with and American customs and styles. Our coloring the characters section also makes learning Chinese enjoyable and fun. All of the Chinese texts have English translations as well as Hanyu pinyin for teacher and parent reference. The textbook can be used at school as well as at home. Usually, children ages 2-3 will learn one lesson per week, and children ages 3-4 will learn two lessons per week. New Concept hopes that this textbook will encourage interest in learning Chinese at a young age.

• Nutrigain Nutritionist and adoptive mom, Linda Ghiron is launching a new business that will offer nutrition counseling on normal infant and child nutrition. She specializes in counseling children who are underweight and children who are developmentally delayed in their feeding skills. She will work with parents of children, who are in the process of adopting or who have already adopted. She focuses on approaches to help children gain weight and develop age appropriate eating skills. She will work with parents of normal weight children who may have nutrition issues such as picky eaters. She can help women who are adopting an infant and want to try breastfeeding. She also offers in-services and consultation to daycare, preschool centers and adoption agencies. To find out more about her nutrition services, credentials, fees, nutrition links and great nutrition books for infant and child nutrition visit her website at www.nutrigain.com

• OCDF China Tours specializes in helping your child fall in love with China through our high-quality homeland group tours, customized family travel, orphanage visit arrangements, language & culture programs. Call 309-829-8202 toll free 1-866-460-OCDF for a copy of our CDrom and Travel Planning Booklet. Questions? Email Jane@ocdf.org or for customized travel/orphanage visit: Jenny@ocdf.org.

• OCDF Publications has published three series of full-color books for adoptive families including: Chinese Culture Active Learning Series (thematic books with CDRom that include hands-on actvities for children), Explore-A-Province in China Series (one book on each province in China written from the perspective of a teen traveling to China on study abroad - learning about the province, history and culture, architecture, famous people, foods, sights, etc.), China Photo Essay Series (color and B&W photographs of China in themes for use with children to explain what real life is like in China through photos). Available from OCDF Charity Gift Shop 309-829-8202 toll free 1-866-460-OCDF. Email Amy@ocdf.org or buy online at Amazon.com, Blurb.com (AskJane Bookstore).

• OCTOBER BOOKS is a UK based independant bookshop which specialises in books with adoption themes for adults and children, and especially in international adoption. We stock titles available from the UK and the US, and have a cataloque available on request and an efficient mail order service. To contact us please email octoberbooks@gn.apc.org.

• The Olde China Trader, located in Bristol,RI, carries an extensive line of Chinese antique porcelains and furniture as well as an extensive line of unique Chinese arts and crafts from all corners of the Middle Kingdom. Products include vernacular porcelains and hard wood furniture, silk embroideries, basket ware, lanterns, wood carvings, and jade ware. Of special interest to FCC members would be our selection of peasant paintings, peasant mud/clay sculptures, paper cuts, calligraphy sets, chop stick sets, porcelain dolls, coins, and a wide variety of Chinese cultural products. Our products are hand selected and they make memorable gifts, unique accent pieces or additions to a collection

• Olivia's Story: Our Journey to China and Back It is a self published book available from Lulu, at http://stores.lulu.com/we3siebels. This is the story of Olivia Marie Siebels’ adoption: how Paul and Constance Siebels decided to adopt a beautiful little girl, the process we went through, and the happy event itself. It is a story of love, paperwork, perseverance, surprises, successes, and above all, God’s blessings. It does not include a detailed procedure for everyone who is adopting, nor does it describe all the activities that every adopting family will go through, since each adoption is different and probably unique. But it does describe what we went through, so it can be seen as an example of what the adoption process involves, for those who are considering adoption, and as a reminder of the joys and frustrations involved, for those who have already adopted.

• One Heart One Child – offers adoption related gifts, apparel, and fundraisers to anyone in the adoption community. One product that is specifically related to China adoption is a holiday ornaments available in Chinese script. The website is located at oneheartonechild.com

• Once Upon a Lifetime will create a beautiful, customized, hardcover book, using your own digital photos and captions. Website: http://www.customadoptionbooks.com/.

• Opt To Adopt - A Guide To Understanding Your Adoption Options Before Selecting An Agency or Adoption Attorney. This up to date detailed Adoption Guide, will expose all you need to know about your adoption-options - and will cover all the twist and turns that you may encounter during the adoption process including what to observe and questions to ask that will reveal signs of fraud.

• Options in Time designs watches for all types of retailing venues. Recently we have undertaken a special project that allows us to bring one of our unique designs directly to the individual customer. Our Gotcha Day Moment Timepiece features a Chinese silk strap with a genuine Jade Bezel. This one-of-a-kind watch commemorates adoptions from China and celebrates the very first moment mother and daughter meet. The genuine Mother of Pearl dial features the Chinese symbols for mother and daughter and the words “Mother and Daughter” are etched on the stainless steel case back. The cost of the watch is $59.95 plus shipping and handling. Please visit our website at http://gotchadaymoment.com/ for more information.

• Orilily.com, Modern Chinese Chic - Orilily (from Oriental Lily) brings you the latest designs in Fine Jewelry, Accessories, and Gifts. Our designs are deeply rooted in ancient Chinese culture and are interpreted with modern sensibility. Still remember how impressed you were? China is still fast changing after your child left. Stay current and connected with modern Chinese culture and get your child ready for future opportunities. Visit our online store www.Orilily.com today to get a feel of Modern Chinese Chic.

• Orphanage Care Packages & School Sponsorships are available through OCDF Orphan Support www.ocdf.org/orphansupport. OCDF arranges a wide variety of care packages for your child's orphanage. Sponsor a child to attend a good public school, have music lessons, or dance classes for the orphanage children through this program. Email Mable@ocdf.org or call Lynn at OCDF 309-829-8202 toll free 1-866-460-OCDF.

• Families Blessed with the Worlds Children of Kansas City Publishes a book: Our Adoption Journey in one and two parent versions. Their website is: http://www.adoptionjourney.com .

• Our China Adoption creates user friendly websites for families adopting from China. We make it easy to share your journal entries and photos with family and friends. Best of all, you can sign up during your paperchase to record all the details--at no additional cost. Some of the features include: photo slideshows, ability to comment on photos and ordering of photos online. A percentage of the profits will go to benefit our daughers orphanage in Qinzhou, Guangxi. http://www.ourchinaadoption.com

• OUR FAMILIES: A Celebration of Adoption 2002 Datebook This first-of-a-kind photo datebook features a diversity of adoptive families, including Chinese adoptive families. It features 24 emotive black-and-white photos of the families with quotes from their experiences, a portable 5x7 size, spiral bound, lists of adoption organizations and websites, preface by John McCutcheon and introduction of Jana Wolff, year-at-a-glance for 2002 and 2003. $13.95 each plus shipping and 6% Ohio tax, when applicable. Please contact Connie Springer, larkspur@fuse.net, (513) 871-1677, Cincinnati, OH.

• Oyster House Antiques offers for sale traditional antique Chinese furniture, which is hand picked by the owner and staff during yearly trips to mainland China. The furniture is carefully restored and repaired by our own beloved crew of Chinese craftsmen, using traditional methods that have been maintained and refined for nearly 4000 years.

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• Packmate Travel Bags We have been offering an adoption special on our Packmate Medium space saving travel bags for the last 4 years. The offer is 15 Medium Packmate bags for $30.00 (16" x 20") Packmate Large are $4.00 apiece (20" X 28") Packmate small are $1.00 (10" X 15") They must order the 15 med for these prices Shipping is $8.00 and this offer is available in the US only. To place an order call 800-432-7517 If you are not familiar with our product please visit our website at http://www.packmate.com/

• Pagoda Photomats We are currently trying to raise money to bring home a SN 3 ty from China. We have designed and hand-made photomats with an Asian pagoda. These are designed for adoptive parents to put their child's picture in them. They come in 3 different color combinations and sizes for 4 by 6 or 5 by 7 pictures. The cost per mat is $15 plus 3.95 shipping. Orders can be placed by email to Laurie at angel4mekt@aol.com.

• Pan Asian Publications, Founded in 1982, Pan Asian Publications has become a leading supplier and library service provider of Asian language materials to libraries across the world. Call 800-909-8088.

• Panda Paw Kids: I am a small home based business with unique children's clothing. I am a single adoptive Mom to a beautiful Chinese girl so I am always drawn towards Chinese related designs. My merchandise includes very cute and cuddly Fleece Ponchos, Pillows, Blankets, Mittens, Scarves, and Hat's all of which are appliquéd with either a Panda bear, Chinese Dragon, Chinese girl with butterfly kite, ladybugs, or Snowflakes. Also I have a Nap roll that is great for School, daycare, overnighters, or just being comfy at home. It has flannel Chinese character material, fleece blanket, built in pillow, carrying straps and is personalized with child's name or a "Nap Time" appliqué. I take a lot of pride in my merchandise. Everything is hand made by me with a whole lot of love. Please visit my web site at www.PandaPawKids.com and I will always be adding new things so visit often. My e-mail address is josophie@teleport.com .

• Paperpregnant.com is on-line stote that sells unique apparel and gifts for families adopting children from China. We are in the process of adopting a baby girl from China through CCAI.

• Parenting Resources Catalog from Adoptive Families of America, 3333 Highway 100 N, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55422. Books on how to adopt, multicultural issues, adoptive parenting, self-esteem, multi-cultural dolls. Complete selection of children’s books about adoption. Of special interest are tapes of workshops from Adoptive Families conferences in the last few years—interesting speakers on subjects such as "Raising Asian children," "Researching Your Child’s Heritage". Free, by calling 800-372-3300.

• PEACH GIRL: Poems for a Chinese Daughter is a collection of poems written for and about an adopted Chinese daughter by her adoptive parents. The poems explore the joys and troubles of parenthood and the experiences of becoming a family. At times philosophical, tender, poignant and funny, the poems deals with such subjects as the acquisition of English, bedtime, tantrums, swimming lessons, and reflections on adoption. This is a beautiful gift for anyone concerned with an overseas adoptions. Authors' profits are to be donated to Chinese orphanages. The book costs $11.95 and will be available starting in November, 2001. To order a copy, contact your local bookstore or call 1-800-247-6553. You can also email order@bookmaster.com to get a copy of this book.

• Pearl River Productions presents Our first DVD, entitled One Day in Ping Wei, chronicals the daily life of a girl in rural Chinese village in Anhui Province. We have just returned from China again and are at work on the second DVD that focuses on the Spring Festival/New Year celebration in Anhui province. More information is available at our website http://www.pearlriver.tv/.

• Pergamon Film and Video specializes in producing and editing short videos of the life-changing trips parents make to adopt their children from China. Using the family's video, photos or slides, we will make an emotional personal video, edited to a song of the family's choice. We adopted our daughter Louise from ChongQing, Sichuan in February 2000 and await the referral of our second daughter from China. We are Ann Keisling and Mark Smith in Portland, Oregon. Ann has been a documentary filmmaker for over 15 years, and her films have won the prestigious Peabody Award and numerous Emmys. Mark is an Art Director and mutimedia specialist. Our adoption video service can be found at http://pergamondesign.com.

• Perspective Press. Over the past 20 years, books from Perspective Press Inc, The Infertility and Adoption Publisher, have been frequently used for professional training, for preparing adoptive parents, for foster parent continuing education, as placement gifts, for building an organizations library, as Adoption Awareness Month promotions, - even for resale at conferences. To see our current titles, spend some time at our website (http://www.perspectivepress.com) to see our books for adults and children. Dicounts for multiple book orders and a Bargain bin of slightly scuffed books. Stretch your book dollars by ordering direct from the publisher!

• Personalized Chinese Art I am a Chinese artist in Greenville, SC. My personalized Chinese name calligraphy might be interested by the families with children adopted from China. eBay store: http://stores.ebay.com/Enjoy-Chinese-Art

• Pink Bamboo {Company in England} I am an English adoptive Mum to Lu HuanHuan aged 4 years (from Jiangxi province). I am also a fashion designer with many years experience and have just launched my own mail order business, Pink Bamboo (www.pinkbamboo.com), a collection of girlswear for 2 – 6 year olds. The range has an oriental influence, and all the garments are made in China. The clothes are unique, and beautifully made. There are cute dresses, tops, skirts, pyjamas and knitwear with embroidery and sequin trims, and one common theme - pink! Pink Bamboo is perfect for little girls (like my daughter) who like to dress up. Customers have commented that the outfits are ideal for special occasions like weddings etc. We are supporting the Good Rock Foundation (www.goodrock.org.uk), a UK based charity working to serve the disadvantaged children of China.

• Pip Squeakers - Our adorable and sturdy squeaky shoes are sure to delight the little Pip Squeaker in your life. Inspired by our trip to China to adopt our beautiful daughters, we have imported these fun shoes that squeak softly with each step your baby or toddler takes. We feature shoes for both girls and boys, sizes 3 to 6. Visit our website at http://www.pipsqueakers.com/ to view our catalog of shoes.

• Play and Learn Chinese - A great way for your child to learn Mandarin, the Play and Learn Chinese with Mei Mei series features innovative and entertaining videos that teach in an easy-to-follow format. Children of all ages will delight and join in the fun as Mei Mei Hu, drawing from her many years of teaching Chinese to young students, makes the language come alive through the magic of music, dance, song, and games. Key material is presented in English, Pinyin, and Chinese characters, ensuring an understanding that grows with each viewing. Your child will return again and again to these engaging lessons.

  Mei Mei's newest two DVDs, Let's Play Games and Let's Visit Dawei Village are now available to order. To order videos or learn more, visit Mei Mei's website at http://www.meimeiandme.com/ or email her meimeihu@meimeiand me.com

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• Plum Blossom Books Award winning author Bonnie Cuzzolino and her family live in New Jersey. Bonnie and her husband Ray are the parents to a beautiful daughter adopted from Hubei, China in November of 2001. Bonnie has had a lifelong passion to write children's books. This book is her first and is dedicated to her daughter, Jillian Mei. "Letter of Love From China", ages 4-9, is a children's picture storybook based on a Chinese birth mom who writes her daughter a letter explaining her love for her, reasons for her relinquishment, describes the beauty of scenic China and the holidays, prays for, meaning hoping for but not certain of, her daughter's adoption by a family from a foreigh land and ends by using the moon as a mirror to envision each other's faces in time of thinking of one another. The illustrations are childlike and vivid in color. It is the 2008 Silver Recipient of The Mom's Choice Waward for Best Children's Book in Family Life. We also offer a beautful Sterling Silver Chinese Symbol Mother Charm and a Cafe Press Store with products that have our amazing cover illustration. More books and products to come. Please visit our web site to order a copy http://www.plumblossombooks.com.

• Portage for Youth. has a number of multicultural dolls including Lia (female) and Leng (male) of Chinese appearance. See our website at: http://www.theportage.org/dolls/ for full details.

• Practical Chinese is a 10 book series that has been used as textbooks in Chinese schools as well as in American schools. It has also a game package that helps the learning fun, easy and more effective. For more information regarding the books, please visit website: www.practicalchinese.com.

• Purple Panda Productions exists to serve the international adoptive community by providing high quality, affordable video services. Services to families include editing the video you shot on your adoption journey, photomontage videos, airport arrivals and documentary style programs. In addition to serving adoptive families, we offer promotional packages to adoption agencies and other service providers. Our URL is: www.PurplePandaProductions.com

• The Puzzle Man has wooden puzzle maps of China, Mongolia, Asia and other interesting areas.

• Qing Gallery- " We carry a wide variety of cabinets, tables, chairs, trunks and other furniture accents that are suitable for any decor. Our commitment is to provide unique antique Chinese furniture that is not only useful and appropriate in modern decor, but has cultural and investment value as well as the ability to provide a lifetime of aesthetic pleasure." Website: http://www.qinggallery.com/

• Quilted Lovlies creates 100 Good Wishes quilts from your quilt squares. Don't have 100 quilt squares? That's OK - we work with any amount. Quilted Lovelies also provides 100 Good Wishes quilt squares to round out your collection or to give to others for their 100 Good Wishes quilts. URL: http://www.quiltedlovelies.com/babyquilts.html

• A Quilt of Wishes is my new children's book to the FCC homepage. It is a 100 Good Wishes Quilt story. You can view it at http://www.aquiltofwishes.com/ . The proceeds from the sale of the book are going to help fund the FTIA foster care program my daughter was in while in China.

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• Racy Ming offers custom made chi paos or cheong sams for weddings and other formal occasions. Children's clothing also available. For more information, please visit www.racyming.com

• The Red String is a short documentary film about four single mothers and their Chinese-born, adopted daughters. The movie takes an intimate look at how culture, heritage and tradition are incorporated and created in these families. "The Red String" has been praised by many who have seen it as a valuable resource both for people considering adopting, and for families with adopted children; it raises important issues and has been used as a tool to instigate discussions in families. For more information, including clips from the film, and to order "The Red String," visit www.elizabethpearsonfilms.com. The film is available for purchase for $19.99/copy (DVD), $14.99/copy (VHS).

• Red Thread Adoption Boutique is proud to offer products celebrating adoption, embracing culture and encouraging healthy growth and development. Shoppers’ favorites include our beautiful swarovski crystal “Born in my Heart” tee, Swarovski Crystal Chinese Love Symbol Tee, Chinese Symbol father tee, trendy “Lucky Mama” t-shirt, Gorgeous personalized Chinese Shell Pendant necklace, and our ultra soft minky baby blanket embroidered with the red thread saying. We our honored to donate products to many agency auctions and participate in events giving money back to make a positive impact on children world wide.

• Red Threads By Design is created by Jeany Li, an educator - teaching children and families about Chinese culture and language through various classes, books and cds. Jeany also creates and designs one-of-a-kind red thread art work with Chinese culture and history as foundation. My website is: www.redthreadsbydesign.com

• Red Thread Digital Images: At Red Thread Digital Images we create a personalized DVD photomontage, album, or slideshow for you to share with family and friends for many years to come. We combine the photographs or image files you send to us, and the music of your choice and provide personal attention to you and to the detail and feeling of your project. Please visit us at www.redthreaddigital.com

• Red Thread Embroidery is owned and operated by a China adoption family and specializes in embroidery of Chinese symbols. Currently we offer high quality, dual-layer blankets embroidered with the Chinese symbols of your choice along with your child's first name. RTE plans to add other products and services as the business grows. Website:www.redthreadembroidery.com

• Red Thread Families: Gifts to Celebrate Chinese Adoption by Red Thread Families. This website offers embroidered gifts that are unique, stylish, functional and celebrate Chinese culture. Visit the site to see a selection of unique baby gifts for China adoptive families as well as gifts for friends and family that celebrate Chinese culture.....www.redthreadfamilies.com.

• Red Thread Maps - China provincial orphanage location maps. Showing the general locations of orphanages/social welfare institutes known for/participating in international adoptions. These maps are artist's renderings and are available as prints/posters of various sizes and can be personalized. Percentage of proceeds benefits adoption-related charities. Please visit: http://www.redthreadmaps.com/

• Red Thread SongDuring the height of the SARS outbreak in China during 2003, many adoptive parents were delayed in their quests to adopt their children from China. But many were comforted by the legend of the Red Thread, “An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle, but will never break." Todd and Paula Lowther, adoptive parents of two girls from China, have written and recorded a song called Red Thread. The song can be found on both a collection of original rock and roll [Baggerz: Paper or Plastic?] or on a collection of folk-rock favorites [Meredith and the Valley Boys: One More Time for Foster.] For more information: http://home.earthlink.net/~toddlowther/id1.html

• Red Thread Treasures Founded by an adoptive mom, Red Thread Treasures strives to present charming and unique items of exceptional quality. New products are added often, and we welcome inquiries from anyone who has an item that fits our standards of superior quality, such as knitted blankets, hand-made dolls and clothing. In our store you will find boutique quality clothing and shoes, wooden toys with a guarantee of lead-free paint, blankets and lovies made from silk and the softest yarns, and travel items that will assist in making your trip smooth. 5% of our annual profit is given to Love Without Boundaries.

• Red Thread Trading Company Specializing in Sterling Silver Charms made exclusively for the Red Thread Trading Company. Select from Mother/Daughter, Forever Family, Mei Mei, Mother/Son, Grandmother, Red Thread or Adoption. Each charm can be worn on a silver chain around your neck or added to a charm bracelet. We also have a large selection of Chinese/adoption related Italian Charms. http://www.theredthreadtradingcompany.com

• Resources for Living, a not for profit organization which benefits children living in orphanages around the world, features the work of three Chinese orphans in their Spring line of greeting cards. Two of the children are from Gaoyou, Jiangsu Province, and one is from Shaanxi Province. All proceeds from the sale of the cards will benefit the participating orphanages. The other cards in the set of 8 feature the work of children in Russia, India, and Tanzania. To order sets of cards($20 per set of 16, 2 of each image, plus $3.95 shipping, no matter how many sets are ordered) contact: Resources for Living, Inc. 17 North Chatsworth Avenue Larchmont, NY 10538 Att: Elisabeth Radow 914-833-3753. The cards are beautiful, on heavy stock, with matching envelopes. I had the pleasure of being able to present the finished cards to the two young teens in Gaoyou last month, because they created the work in the Homeland Children's Foundation art program in the Gaoyou orphanage. They were overwhelmed to see their art on the cards. One cried and cried to think that her work had been so valued. All the other children gathered around the two to congratulate them and admire their work. It was incredibly moving to witness and empowering for the children. You can view some photos on our website: http://hometown.aol.com/homelandchina/ Follow the links for Gaoyou!

• Rubimoon - W have sassy and comfy womens clothing and girls clothing. We also design sandals, flip flops and handbags for you. Everything is handmade from high quality fabrics and leather embellished with sequins, beads and rich embroidery. We have just added a line of beautiful China Girl quilts, baby quilts and diaper bags that are maed by a womens cooperative in Northern China. We have also just added some wonderful handmade knitted dolls made by a womens cooperative in Southern China. Checki it out at http://www.rubimoon.com/

• SABAHGIRL Individually handcrafted and hand painted gifts. No two alike! Oriental theme products are CUSTOM-MADE Tote Bags, Christmas Stockings, Ornaments, Gift Boxes. Other products includes Books, Art Prints and MORE. .

• safebabyshop.com Baby monitors- video and audio monitors, safety gates and other safety items for your child. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Check our site! Tammy and Len:bParents of 2 daughters from China - age 11 and 6.

• Sass Brown Designs features eye-catching handcrafted jewelry created from recycled game pieces and beads, including mah jong tiles and Chinese chess pieces. We also feature Chinese porcelain enamel pendants, Ming Dynasty pottery shard necklaces, beaded charm bracelets, jade animal pendants, reverse painted glass beads, and earrings made with antiqued cast bronze reproductions of Asian coins and charms. Visit our Web site at www.sassbrown.com/sb/designs, e-mail sassbrowndesigns.com, or call 703-765-7987 (10-6, M-F) to place a custom order.

• Scrap and TellAn online retailer of scrapbooking supplies for less! We specialize in adoption scrapbooks and feature many products related to China! We are members of the Better Business Bureau in the state of Wisconsin and can be trusted for quality customer service.

• Scrapbook Surprise Scrapbook supplies. Many adoption and Asian related scrapbooking items. Great for your child's lifebook. From one adoptive parent to the next, I hope you enjoy my store. Website: www.scrapbooksurprise.com Thank you for looking!

• Season Tees is a beautiful line of embroidered Chinese character t-shirts by designer, Dora Jih. Dora tapped her Chinese heritage and her love of clothes to create a line of embroidered Chinese character tees for baby, toddler, children, adults, and maternity. Her design gallery is extensive and ranges from popular characters such as love, beauty, peace, friendship, mom, little sister, and big sister to fun characters such as laugh, play, sing, dance, and princess to sporty characters such as run, swim, bike, and yoga. Her slogan is: Who you are . . . how you feel . . . express yourself with a Season Tee. Dora embroiders each tee herself, which allows her customers the flexibility to create their own tee. They simply select a tee style and color, character, and thread color. Because her tees are custom-made, her design gallery keeps growing based on customer requests. Popular among her Chinese customers, are tees with their Chinese name on them. Visit http://www.seasontees.com/ to see the Season Tees line. And, remember, if you don’t see exactly what you want, simply email Dora. Custom orders are her specialty.

• SecondSister Jewelry is handmade by April Meeker in her home studio. It is quirky and rustic and celebrates the gift of adoption. Most pieces can be customized with dates, names and birthstones. The Meeker's are awaiting a child from China. Website: http://www.secondsister.etsy.com

• Seedling and Pip Susan Saint James creates wonderful welcoming gift baskets. Choose children's books on adoption-international and USA; folk music, Chinese trinkets, embroidered shoes. Birthdays too. Read the day-by-day account of our recent adoption trip to China-- May 2002. The return of two young sisters to meet their new toddler sibling. (Ages 2, 4, 6)

• Sending Our Love: Destination China- We are an adoptive family living in Wisconsin. We returned home from our trip to China with hearts filled with the desire to be advocates for the children left behind. We are a non-profit foundation seeking to provide financial assistance to organizations currently working miracles in China. We sell note cards featuring the art work of our daughters, who inspired the creation of this organization with their desire to “help make a difference”. These beautiful note cards portray their love for China and the importance of adoption and family. We also sell a set with scenic photos from Hunan. 100% of the profits go to help make a difference in the life of a child. Please visit www.sendingourlovechina.org and help us show these children they are cared for and loved.

• SharedBook offers a personalized Adoption Book where the adoptive parents, family and friends can share their stories and pictures of the adoption experience with each other, then create and order a glossy, professionally printed and published book that is personalized by them out of those collective stories and photos. www.sharedbook.com/adoption. The SharedBook Adoption Book comes in blue, red or green, with soft and hard cover options.

• Sharp Books has The Adoption Baby Questions Book: 88 questions in English and Chinese attractively bound in durable red imitation leather with the Chinese character for “Baby”, stamped in gold decorating the front cover. The questions deal with the particulars of the finding of the child, the facility or foster home the child is in, her/his daily schedule, medical history, firsts, likes and dislikes, etc. These have been well received and where designed to be sent to the orphanage in the care package after the referral. See also: The Adoption Travel Journal: A book with four pages devoted to each day, for 21 days, though you can request more days if you need to. I designed this was for myself to assist in gathering information for the scrapbooking later, and I tried to suggest areas that I would like to comment on, since I am not usually a journal keeping person, so I didn’t forget important things. The areas to be filled in are: Date and location, Itinerary for the day, Food enjoyed and where, Highlights of the day, Impressions and feelings, Additional thought or ideas inspired by the day, Keepsakes acquired and expenditures, Today, don’t forget… a section to be filled out ahead of time so you won’t forget something in the whirl of excitement, such as “bring an extra piece of paper for the baby’s footprint”, or “have the orphanage director sign this book”.

• Shens Shen’s Books is a multicultural children’s bookstore with a huge selection of children’s books about China, the Chinese culture, and being Chinese American. Shen’s Books also has an entire section devoted to the issues of adoption and interracial families. You can find all our books on the website at www.shens.com or in our printed catalog, which is published twice a year.

• Sherry's Place Since 1989, Sherry's Place has been a Home Away From Home for thousands of adopting families. When you arrive in Guangzhou, come see us and get a free stroller. We're right around the corner from the White Swan. During your week here, stop by and check your e-mail - no charge. Our pleasure. We also provide special discounts on laundry service. If you have a question about Chinese culture or customs, ask us. E-mail us in advance, if you like. We love meeting new adopting families. You are all doing such a wonderful thing. So come by and say "hello." And receive a warm "Ni Hao" (hello) in return. Xie xie! (thank you). Website: http://www.sherrymama.com.

• Shirley Pu Wills Renowned artist Shirley Pu Wills will paint a portrait of your child from China using Chinese brushes and inks on rice paper. Shirley can work from your snapshots, either traditional photos or digital images. Shirley Pu Wills is a recognized master of the ancient art form of Chinese Brush Painting. Unlike more complicated and involved art forms such as western watercolors or oil portrait painting, Chinese Brush Painting quickly captures the essence of the subject on paper in a very lively manner. Shirley’s work promotes the Chinese Cultural Heritage. Chinese art and its Four Treasures - the brush, paper, ink stone and ink slab - first saw use 3000 ago. Please visit www.shirleypuwills.com to learn more about Shirley, Brush Portraits of your children from China, and the history of Chinese Brush painting.

• SinoPaperArt specializes in high-quality, handcrafted Chinese papercut art. These intricate, highly detailed artworks make wonderful home decor and gifts. Shipping is free. Website: http://www.sinopaperart.com/gallery.htm

• Sinophiles' is located in Austin, Texas.We are a translation agency set up primarily to help adoptive and foster parents cut the cost of corresponding with friends and families in China. Different from the majority of translation agencies, we do not believe in a one-price-for-all fee schedule. Instead, we charge based on the difficulty level of the text to be translated. By doing this, we protect our customers from being over-charged for the translation of simple documents such as daily personal correspondences. We starts at 6cents per word. Please visit us at: http://www.sinophiles.com.

• The Sky Princess is a fairly tale about a little Chinese girl who is a princess in the Land of Kindness. Her parents' desire was to give her to the world to spread kindness everywhere she goes. They search for a couple who will love and support her during her pursuit of this mission. They chose a couple from the Land of the Prairie Wind they believed would care for her and guide her. They tell the Sky Princess that by looking to the sky, she shall always be reminded that the King and Queen will always be with her and by feeling the wind on her face, she would be reminded of her parent's love. Order from: www.amazon.com www.barnesandnoble.com or www.outskirtspress.com/skyprincess.

• Small Bites Nutrition and Feeding Consultation Nutritionist and adoptive mom, Linda Ghiron, of Small Bites, is a licensed and registered dietitian with extensive experience counseling parent’s of infants and young children. She specializes in counseling children who are underweight, children who have sensory issues that impact food intake, resistant eaters and children who are developmentally delayed in their feeding skills. In addition to her private practice, Linda also works part time for the Thom Charles River Early Intervention program in Waltham, MA. To find out more about Smallbites Nutrition and Feeding Consultations visit Linda's website at http://mysite.verizon.net/smallbites or email Linda at smallbites@verizon.net .

• Sojourneer has published two new original songs written by Robert Powell, inspired by their daughter who was adopted from China in 1997. His music speaks to the heart during different stages of the adoption journey. Remember That Day is about the memories of the first precious moments with his daughter. Dream Pony was written as a lullaby to help his daughter during her personal search for answers about her adoption. A portion of all proceeds are donated to Half the Sky, helping orphans in China. To listen and/or purchase, go to www.myspace.com/sojourneer

• Spirit of the Orient"--Asian Inspired Gifts & Treasures--was created in 2006 to serve as a local source of Asian apparel, accessories, home decor and giftware in the Central Pennsylvania area. We sell traditional silk children's clothing, men's silk ties, ladies silk scarves, silk handbags, silk jewelry boxes, Chinese calligraphy jewelry, children's jewelry, Chinese tea mugs, seasonal merchandise and Chinese New Year specialties. Please see our website "www.spiritoftheorient.net" for current mail order specials or e-mail "spiritoftheorient@comcast.net" for additional information and to be added to our mailing list. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to support charitable initiatives in China.

• www.squeakershoes.com Offers fun toddler shoes and baby shoes that squeak with every step your child makes. Kids love them and parents enjoy knowing when their active child is running off to play. In China and Taiwan, these are often referred to as 'Beeper Shoes'.

• Squeaky Shoes Direct My husband and I adopted our daughter from China in 2004. We found that the squeaky shoes we purchased there really helped with my daughers walking development. We started our own business called: squeakyshoesdirect.com.

• Squeaker SneakersI started a Chinese squeaky shoes company in the United States in March of 2006. My products can be viewed here: www.squeakersneakers.net

• ssoTranslations Chinese/English Translation Service for Adoptive Parents Many parents of adopted Chinese children have used our translation service to their complete satisfaction. Our translators, whose mother tongue is Chinese, have been living and working in Canada for decades, a qualification most sought after for Chinese-English and English-Chinese translations. We provide fast and accurate translations at a very reasonable price. For details please email ssotranslations@gmail.com or check our website http://ssotranslations.tripod.com

• Starmark International Being the largest Chinese learning materials distributor in North America, w e carry all Chinese learning books and bilingual books on China's various aspects published by most prestigious and specialized publishers. The materials cover all stages of Chinese learning for English Speakers, from ABC beginners, to intermediate and advanced level. More detailed subcategory, such as Gong Fu, Chinese medicine, Chinese cooking, Chinese Art, fairly tales, are also available per customers' request. Please visit here for related catalogs: http://www.thestarmark.com/service/LearnChinese.asp .

• Stone-Reflections Imagine that perfect photograph of your child captured forever onto stone. StoneReflections are images hand-carved onto marble . . . a treasure that will last a lifetime, long after your favorite picture has started to fade. Each stone is individually crafted by artisans from Asia who work from your photograph. Several shapes available. Eash stone is one of a kind made especially for you. We had these done for our two adopted daughters from China and have made it possible for you to get these again.

• Sugarbelle Designs Darling and meaningful items for your new family member, for you for the journey, and for the people who have supported your quest. Browse our adorable collection of products featuring images of China and beautiful Chinese children. Ladybugs, Panda Bears, Chinese children, Dragons and other memorable designs.

• Sun Fei Stamp & Coins Co. COLORED/GOLD/SILVER CHINESE PANDA COINS AND MORE - We specialize in China collectible currency, silver/gold coins and worldwide coins. We also sell Chinese stamps/paper currency and stamp/coin collection accessories. The Panda is a national treasure of China - give your child a Panda coin (or a whole collection - a different coin is issued every year) to signify that he/she is a national treasure too! Many other coins available which are embossed with meaningful Chinese story characters, Chinese wishes and places & topics of interest in China. We are located in Hong Kong and accept mail order. We also sell the silver 10 year commemorative coin for China's "Hope" Project that enables many of the very poor children in China to attend school. A portion of the proceeds for the sale of this coin will be given to the Hope Project.

• Sunfluer’s Jewelry Designs offers a unique line of handcrafted China adoption jewelry for adults and children. Celebrate adoption with a unique, meaningful and affordable design. The jewelry is made with high quality gemstones, fresh water pearls and precious metals of wire and/or chains. Custom orders are always welcomed. Email: sunfluer@sunfluersjewelrydesigns.com Tel: 845-227-8720, Fax: 845-227-8978 Website: http://www.sunfluersjewelrydesigns.com/.

• Sweet T Baby, a new line of organic clothing and essentials for babies and toddlers, committed to local production, using sustainable materials, and simply stylish Asian-inspired designs in the softest of soft fabrics—kind to babies and kind to the planet. All products are made in the U.S.A. in Decatur, GA and current sizes are 6m-24m. I am a Chinese-American mother of two and I incorporate Chinese style elements in my design. I offer custom gothic Chinese character screenprints and custom stationery with Chinese character blockprints, specific to Chinese Adoption. Website: http://www.sweettbaby.com

• Symtalk publishing company has created a Chinese method very suited for Families with Children from China. Parents of your organization use our system in a local school. Our method is innovative and is used in the country in K to 8 elementary and middle schools. Our website is www.symtalk.com . We are eager to share our system with parents and children of FCC.

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• Tapestry Adoption Book Catalog. P.O. Box 359, Ringoes, NJ 08551-0359. Complete source of adoption books for children and adults. Very speedy delivery. Phone toll free: (800) 765-2367.

• TerraCottaWarriors.com offers authentic reproductions of the ancient Terra Cotta Warriors discovered in Xi'an China. The Terra Cotta Warriors are an entire Army of 7000 statues that were buried 2500 years ago, as part of the first emperor Qin Shi Huang's tomb. Now dubbed the 8th Wonder of the World, we offer reproduction in sizes from 7.9" to 62." There is also a history page explaining more about this great archeological find.

• Tesoro Creations We offer Adoptive Mother’s Bracelets, Gotcha Day Bracelets, Adoption Awareness Bracelets, Forever Family Bracelets, and Heart to Home Adoption Bracelets. This jewelry can be worn by any adoptive parent and is customized to each adoption story by using Swarovski crystals to represent the colors in the flag of the country from which they are adopting. Each piece of jewelry is an original, handmade design with Swarovski crystals, sterling silver beads, and sterling silver toggle clasp. We created the Heart to Home Adoption BraceletÓ to represent the adoption process, and our hope for these bracelets is that they can be worn as a constant reminder that adoption is a process which begins in the heart of a family and ends in a home for a child who needs a family. This bracelet is perfect for those who are thinking about adopting, those who are in the process of adopting, or those who have already adopted. Website: http://www.tesorocreations.org

• Threads of Yunnan offers adopting parents the opportunity to give their children a piece of Chinese culture. We offer contemporary handicrafts using traditional embroidery done by the women of the Yunnan Province and seek to help families incorporate their child's birth culture into their lives. The women are from different ethnic groups including the Lisu, Miao, Yi, and Han. Our mission is to raise the standard of living of countryside women in the province, while raising their self-esteem and preserving their heritage. The women receive training in literacy, hygiene, nutrition, and money management and the sales from our handicraft project enable the women to earn cash income with which they can invest in their family's future. Our website is http://www.threadsofyunnan.com. We can be reached by e-mail at threads_of_yunnan@pobox.com.

• The Ties Program is a travel program for adoptive families visiting their child's country of birth to see the sights, experience the culture and reconnect with significant people and places related to their adoption. Journeys are currently offered to China, Korea, Peru, Paraguay, Chile, India, and Guatemala.

• Tiffanie’s Place Throughout the years, the silk studio at Tiffanie's Place has been engaged in inheriting traditions, gracefully combining Chinese and western culture. Our work shows a deep love of our culture and a creative spirit. Tiffanie's custom Chinese clothing has earned the praise of many international friends. Jade and silver jewelry also available for adults and children. There are three Tiffanie’s Place locations in Nanchang, Jiangxi to visit. Tiffanie’s email address is Tiffaniewan888@yahoo.com. Website - http://www.luckytiffanie.com/index.html

• www.timesbook.com We are a book wholeseller in NJ USA. Some books we have are in Chinese and English -Chinese. We have lot of kids' books in both Chinese and English with Pin Yin(Chinese Pro) that are very helpful for kids to learn chinese,for American parents to know more real chinese culture. Our website is www.timesbook.com Tel:908-769-0788 or 973-941-2135

• Topographical Treasures Original birth country paintings and products for adoptive parents and adult adoptees Great Adoption gifts for your entire life . . . arrival, baptism, birthday, graduation, wedding or other special occasion. About the me; I've been a professional graphic designer since the early 1980's. Illustration has always been a part of my professional work. My "Birth Country" map series marries my professional / personal interests and talents. topographicaltreasures.com About paintins; each original painting takes a topographical interpretation of your or your child's Birth Country. Each is hand-painted and signed by professional artist, Becky Thrasher. They are mounted on acid free art paper and personalized just for you. Every painting is unique, no two paintings are alike. There is also a version for "birth children", "domestic adoption" or "children from many countries". Website:http://topographicaltreasures.com/.

• Tong Ting Finds a Family. I traveled to China a year ago to meet with publishers and to revisit Ting’s orphanage. It is two stories in one; my daughter’s story, written from her two-year old point of view one the day she met us; and my own story, that of a 50 year old woman, with much older children, who decided to start again and bring a child of China into her life. Illustrations are bold and colorful. Having been printed in China, the book has a Chinese feel that could not be attained her in the US. The website address is: http://www.tongtingfindsafamily.com/

• Touch and Talk Pen.A New Tool to Learn Chinese at Home - This newly invented device can help your adopted child learn to speak and read both Chinese and English at home, without computer, DVD player or private teacher. The TTPen (Touch and Talk Pen) can recognize the text and pictures in a TTPen enabled book, and produce sounds and music accordingly. This function enables a child to directly link the Chinese pronouceation with the characters. The speed of learning is much faster than using other regular methods. We have both large size posters and storybooks, all are TTPen enabled, and specially designed for children at the age of 3-7. http://www.ttpen.com

• Transnational Adoption A Cultural Economy of Race, Gender, and Kinship Sara K. Dorow ISBN 0814719724 Transnational Adoption is a unique ethnographic study of China/U.S. adoption, the largest contemporary intercountry adoption program. Sara K. Dorow begins by situating the popularity of the China/U.S. adoption process within a broader history of immigration and adoption. She then follows the path of the adoption process: the institutions and bureaucracies in both China and the United States that prepare children and parents for each other; the stories and practices that legitimate them coming together as transnational families; the strains placed upon our common notions of what motherhood means; and ways in which parents then construct the cultural and racial identities of adopted children.

• TreasureBuzz An Online shop for Asian gifts, accessories, tableware, art and home decor. Description: Locates in East Coast, USA. We are a premier shop for tea sets, teapots, sake sets, scrolls, silk cushions, chopsticks, Asian boxes, wall hangings, embroideries, watercolors, ceramic vase, Lemoneko wallets, handbags, purses. Website: http://www.treasurebuzz.com.

• TwoBugsDesign.com Thanks for visiting! We are a family owned business inspired by our two daughters we adopted from China. To help us raise money for the adoption of our third daughter, we created this website to sell a diverse range of products for families of children adopted from China. Our products are decorative, fun, and cultural for every member of the family. Website: http://www.twobugsdesign.com/

• 2peas1pod.com announcements may be square, but they are far from conventional. Our bold typography, bright colors and clean designs set us apart from the rest. And we now offer two-sided bilingual announcements ­ English text on one side, Chinese on the other side!

• Ugbert's Emporium offers multicultural and educational dolls, toys, international home decor, clothing, batik fabric, and unique gift items from around the world for kids and adults. We are the proud parents of two beautiful girls adopted from China (our first from Hunan and our second from Chongqing) and have enjoyed choosing products that our daughters have kid-tested and added their stamp of approval to!

• Visible Differences is a video about the issue of transracial parenting through adoption.

• The Wallace Dream The Adventures of The Baby Seekers is a story about a husband and wife, Sam and Finley Wallace, who decide to make their family whole. Upon realizing that a baby is what they need, the couple sets off on a journey of fantastic adventures that will take them around the world.

• WanArt designs and manufactures contemporary Chinese-inspired and Western greeting cards. My name is Joyce Wan and WanArt grew out of a basic need and desire. Being Chinese American myself, I often had a difficult time finding culturally appropriate greeting cards that reflected my personal style. As a designer by trade, this led me to start my own greeting card company with the launch of 12 modern and playful designs featuring animals of the Chinese zodiac. Today this line has expanded to include greeting card designs for a wide range of sending situations from well-wishes and friendship to Asian and Western holidays and occations. I also now offer customization services for notecards, birth and/or adoption announcements, baby showers, invitations, thank-you cards, holidays and more! My cards can be ordered directly from my website at: http://www.wanart.com.

• Washington Publishing, LLC specializes in publishing Chinese and English books by Chinese authors in the United States. It also deals in Chinese New Year Cards, Chinese paintings and Chinese music CDs.

• Welcome Home, Forever Child : A Celebration of Children Adopted as Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Beyond Written and illustrated by Christine Mitchell. About the Book: After expressing their excitement at welcoming their new child home, the parents acknowledge that they missed significant events and milestones in the child’s early years. The family then cheerfully looks forward to the experiences and ‘firsts’ they will share and the memories they will make together. Throughout the book, the parents promise to love, nurture, and protect their child. Finally, the family reiterates their joy at welcoming their Forever Child into his or her Forever Family. Social workers, therapists, support groups, and CASA volunteers will want to recommend this treasure to their clients and add it to their own libraries. For organizations wishing to distribute the book to the families they serve, discounts or rebates are available on large orders. Please inquire at forever.child@hotmail.com. Welcome Home, Forever Child will also make a very special keepsake gift for a child upon joining his or her new family, or finalizing the adoption, or the anniversary of either event. Please visit the author’s website http://www.geocities.com/forever.child1/

• Wind Records Over 15 years, the mission of Wind Records is to produce and preserve the best Chinese music. The best selling title for the members of the FCC organization is "Chinese Lullabies." The angelic music of this album has touched many hearts. Wind Records offers 15% discounts to FCC members. For a listing of music available, please contact 1-800-850-5015. Website: http://www.wind-records.com.tw.

• Wish Upon a Stork Has online adoption journals and announcements. Website: http://www.wishuponastork.org For every China journal purchased, we donate 20% to Half the Sky Foundation.

• The book, When You Were Born in China has wonderful pictures and sensitive commentary for helping even very young children begin to understand the story of their adoption. This can be purchased from several of the companies listed above.

• Whimsy on a Wire: Handcrafted semiprecious gemstone beaded jewelry. Specialty pieces include an adoption theme bracelet, children’s bracelets, mothers name and birthstone pieces, and a Chinese Cloisonne and freshwater pearl pieces entitled, “From China with Love.” All pieces are reasonably priced and available at www.whimsyonawire.com/specialty.html Please feel free to mail in or telephone orders.

• The White Swan Hotel in Guangzhou is very popular with families since it is about 100 yards from the U.S. Consulate where every family adopting from China must go for INS paperwork processing.

• WUHU DIARY: On Taking My Adopted Daughter Back to Her Hometown in China (Random House, $21.95; 2001) is the story of novelist and journalist Emily Prager's extraordinarily personal journey back to China that transforms her relationship with Lulu, the child she adopted from Wuhu, a city in the province of Anhui in southern China. After bringing her daughter home to New York City, Emily was determined to honor Lulu's heritage, so she sent her to a Chinese school and exposed her to as much Chinese culture as possible. Still Lulu asked, with extreme politeness, "Excuse me, mother, but would you mind telling me why don't I speak Chinese?" So when Lulu was four years old, Emily took her back to Wuhu. Armed only with the letter left by Lulu's birth mother, they searched for anyone who might remember her. Clues were hard to come by, people were reluctant to talk, and they roused the suspicions of the Chinese government but with Lulu's charm and exuberance, and Emily's love for her daughter, they persevered.

• YAYA Learning LLC is a company manufacturing and selling Chinese learning cards. When pressing a YaYa card, the card will pronounce the word on the card. YaYa cards are ideal for children who want to learn Chinese but the parents don't speak Chinese. YaYa cards can also help adults to learn some basic phrases in Chinese since there is also a short phrases package. Please visit www.yayacards.com for more information.

• YiYang Calendar The Yiyang Fundraising Committee is happy to offer a keepsake calendar with 100 - 200 photos of children adopted from the two orphanages in Yiyang, Hunan. 100% of the proceeds from calendar sales are donated to support the work of Half the Sky in Yiyang at the two infant nurture centers opened in 2005 and the Preschool opened in 2007. Order at: yiyangfund.org .

• YoThreadWorks is a small home based embroidery design business specializing in the creation of adorable sweatshirt designs for adults and children incorporating Chinese calligraphy and Chinese themes. The designs are original and inspired by my adopted children and their friends. Sweatshirts are made to order and can be personalized. My website has a facility for requesting donations to your fund raiser benefiting and supporting the adoption process and/or ongoing support of adopted children. Website: http://www.YoThreadWorks.com.

• You Can Afford Adoption is the book that pulls the financial information about adoption together in one place! (Available at motherscharm.com) Authored by Kari Hunt and Ruth Ellen Heaton, adoptive moms and founders of A Mother's Charm. The book walks you through Planning for Adoption Expenses (with ledgers for charting expected expenses/funds available), Suggested Ways to Gather and Raise the Funds Needed, and How to Implement the New Financial Plan (including hands-on worksheets). No other book pulls together the most vital information and tells you step-by-step how to make adoption work within your financial abilities. ----- Easy Ways to get the word out about how to afford adoption: 1) Recommend the book You Can Afford Adoption by Heaton and Hunt (Available at motherscharm.com) 2) Purchase a set of books (in bundles of ten) at a slight discount to sell (at retail price - $17.50) in your client orientation meetings and seminars. Your organization keeps the difference. 3) Add a link to A Mother's Charm website (motherscharm.com) on your organization's website.

• YuWenBao Education Publishing Associates recently published a learning Chinese semimonthly magazine in the US called YuWenBao North America Edition. YuWenBao is a famous language magazine in China with a 25 years history and 5 million subscribers. The North America Edition is targeted toward Chinese language learners in the North America. Children adopted from China are a main target that this magazine serves. For detailed information about this magazine, please visit our website at: http://www.YuWenBao.us

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