This is the book that many adoptive parents have been waiting to share with their internationally-born daughters and sons! Honest, direct, it speaks directly to the heart of so many adopted children who wonder about the circumstances of their birth, their birthparents, and their place between two families/two worlds. Its spare, matter of fact text is accentuated by the warmly evocative watercolor illustrations. Written for daughters born in China, this is a book that belong on the shelf of every adopted child who asks "Who am I and who is like me?" Highest recommendation! From the Publisher: "I am nine years old and someone a lot like you. Part of my life has been like a puzzle needing pieces, but I am understanding more about myself and my life everyday. This is my story..." So begins the honest, lyrical reflection of a pre-adolescent girl on what she knows of her adoption from China, and the strength she gains from her acceptance of her bittersweet experience. The book addresses the underlying feelings and emotions that color the world of the China adoptee. At Home in This World effectively describes and empowers a young girl looking for acknowledgement, empathy and emotional validation. It also enables pre-teen readers to put their early lives into perspective, while emphasizing the supportive love that encircles them within their own families. - Ages 6-12 - Hardcover - 32 pages