Adoption Books for Kids - Korea (Some of the books listed under China do not focus on which country in Asia and would also be appropriate for children adopted from Korea.)
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When You Were Born in Korea by Brian Boyd (6-teens). Photo essay. -
We Adopted You, Benjamin Koo by Linda Walvoord Girard (ages 4-8) -
Chinese Eyes by Marjorie Waybill (ages 4-8). Addresses how to handle hurtful comments. -
I Wish for You a Beautiful Life: Letters from the Korean Birth Mothers of Ae Ran Won to Their Children edited by Sara Dorow. -
Land of Morning Calm: Korean Culture Then and Now by John Stickler (7-teens). This is the best culture book I’ve found for elementary age kids. -
New Clothes for New Year's Day (ages 3-6) by Hyun-joo Bae. This is not an adoption book, but a great way to introduce Korean culture. This beautiful picture book shows a young Korean girl welcoming in the New Year in classic Koran style. It’s nice to have a book that features Korean New Year celebration rather than the Chinese New Year. -
Bee-bim Bop! by Linda Sue Park. (ages 4-7) Oh, I love this book, and not just because I love the dish. A busy Korean mom and her young daughter prepare bee bim bop for dinner. In addition to learning about a traditional Korean dish, you’ll also get a picture of Korean family life. -
Babies Can't Eat Kimchee! by Nancy Patz. (ages 4-7) This is the tale of a big sis and a new baby and has nothing to do with adoption. The big sister recites what she can do that the baby can’t. The family is Korean American and through the story you get to know more about Korean culture. |
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