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Adoption Stories, Biographies, Autobiographies
Psycho/Social/Political Perspectives
Adoption - General
Parenting
Parenting Adopted Children
Issues and Challenges
History, culture and fiction for Adults
Books on Adoption for Children
History, Culture and Stories for Children
Audio and Video Tapes
ADOPTION STORIES - BIOGRAPHIES - AUTOBIOGRAPHIES
Adams, Lawrence (2004). Lost Son? Publish America: MASS, USA.
Bingham, B (2004). Just Give Me Borscht. iUniverse, Inc: NY, USA.
Burch, Jennings Michael (1985). They Cage the Animals at Night. Penguin Group: NY, USA.
Casey, F & M (2004). Born in Our Hearts. Health Communications: FL, USA.
Conroy, Maggie (1997). A World of Love. Kensington Books: NY,USA.
A very personal account of one family's experience of international adoption as they add three girls, two from Russia and one from Colombia, to their family of one girl. The girls bring many different issues, providing their new family with lots of challenges.
Cox, Susan Soon-Keum (1999). Voices from Another Place. Yeong &Yeong Book Company:MIN, USA.
Adopted Koreans share their creativity and diversity in this collection of poetry, fiction, memoir, essays, photography and artwork.
Dodd, Peter F (1997). Outer Search/Inner Journey: An Orphan and Adoptee's Quest. Aphrodite Pub Co: Washington, USA.
Dorow, Sara (1999). I Wish for You a Beautiful Life. Yeong & Yeong Book Company: MINN, USA.
Meant for the emotionally mature reader, this book contains the intimate, private letters of 24 Korean birth mothers to their children.
Evans, Karin (2000). The Lost Daughters of China. Penguin Books: NY, USA.
Fleming, Anne Taylor (1994). Motherhood Deferred. G. P. Putnam's Sons: NY, USA.
Garfield, Lisa Meadows (2005). For the Love of a Child. Agate Lake Publishing: OR, USA.
Gathering of the First Generation of Korean Adoptees. September 11 - 12, 1999, Washington, DC, USA.
Gediman, Judith & Brown, L (2000). Birth Bond. New Horizons Press: Far Hills, NJ, USA.
Goldstone, C (1999). Come to the Window. William Customs Publishing:OH, USA.
Graham, Jonquil (2006). How Many Planes to Get Me. Cape Catley Ltd: Auckland, NZ.
This is an inspirational and funny account of the Graham family's life with nine adopted and many more fostered children. You will be entertained and inspired while reading this hilarious account of one family's adventures with kids of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities.
Groza, V., Ileana, D & Irwin, I (1999). A Peacock or a Crow. William Custom Publisher: OH, USA.
Johnstone, Patricia Irwin (2001). Adoption is a Family Affair. Perspectives Press: IND, USA.
Kingsbury, K (2005). A Treasury of Adoption Stories. Time Warner Group: NY, USA.
Kinn, Gail (2000). Be My Baby: Parents and Children Talk About Adoption. Workman Publishing Co: NY, USA.
Klose, Robert (1999). Adopting Alyosha. University Press of Mississippi: Jackson, USA.
Kruger, P & Smalowe, J (2005). A Love Like No Other. Riverhead Books: NY, USA.
Lee, Carol (2002). Adopting Natasha: My First Year as a Mother.
Lifton, Betty Jean (1994). Journey of the Adopted Child. Perseus Books: NY, USA.
Lifton, Betty Jean (1998). Twice Born. St. Martin's Press: NY, USA.
Lindsay, Caroline (1996). Nothing Good Ever Happens to Me: An adoption love story. Child and Family Press: Wash DC, USA.
Loux, Ann Kimble (1997). The Limits of Hope. The University Press of Virginia: USA.
An account of the adoption of two very traumatised pre-schoolers into a family who did not get professional help when needed.
McKay, Linda (1998). Shadow Mothers. North Star Press: MI, USA.
Margolis, Seth (1993). Losing Isaiah. Headine Book Publishing: London.
Mattes, Jane (1997). Single Mothers by Choice. Three Rivers Press: NY, USA.
Newman, Janis Cooke (2001). The Russian Word for Snow. St Martin's Press: NY, USA
One family's experience of infertility followed by a Russian adoption.
Peat, Liane (1993). Designed in Heaven Made in China. Word Work: Rotorua, NZ.
A New Zealand family's experience of adopting from China.
Reader's Digest Condensed Books (1971). Kim: A Gift from Vietnam. John Sands: NSW, Australia.
Reader's Digest Condensed Books (1977). They Came To Stay. John Sands: NSW, Australia.
Reunion of The First Generation of Vietnamese Adoptees. April 28 - 30, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Roche, Nancy McGuire (2000). Adoption is Another Word for Love. Peter Pauper Press: NY, USA.
Roos, Scott (2004). Katya's Comet. iUniverse, Inc: New York, USA.
Saffian, Sarah (1998). Ithaka. Random House: NY, USA.
Stace, Rachel (1997). Love Has No Borders. Howling at the Moon Productions: Auckland, NZ.
15 chapters written by New Zealanders, each with a unique story to tell about an intercountry adoption experience. The last chapter is a moving account about an aid worker's time in Romania.
Suarez, Mary (2004). Expect a Miracle. iUniverse, Inc: NY, USA.
Verrier, Nancy Newton (1999). The Primal Wound. Gateway Press: Maryland, USA.
This book offers an opinion on the effect of separation from the birth mother on adopted children.
Ward, Susan M (1999). And Then You Get Home with Your Older Child - Hannah and Her Mama's First Year Together. Heritage Communications: Arden, North Carolina, USA.
Wolff, Jana (1997). Secret Thoughts of an Adoptive Mother. Andrew and McMeel: Kansas City, USA.
PSYCHO/SOCIAL/POLITICAL PERSPECTIVES
Bartholet, Elizabeth (1999). Family Bonds: Adoption, Infertility and the New World of Child Production. Beacon Press: MASS, USA.
Bartholet, Elizabeth (1999). Nobody's Children. Beacon Press: MASS, USA.
Brodzinsky, D. & Schechter, M (1990). The Psychology of Adoption. Oxford University Press: NY, USA.
Catholic Welfare Bureau (1993). Adoption: The Real Alternative.
Pertman,G (2000). Adoption Nation. Perseus Books Group: NY, USA.
Pullar, Vivien (1991). Romanian Babies - Robbery or Rescue? Daphne Brasell Assoc. Press: Auckland, NZ.
Simon, Rita & Alstein, A (2000). Adoption Across Borders. Rowman & Littlefield Pubs: MLD: USA.
Webber, Marlene (1998). As If Kids Mattered. Key Porter Books: Ontario, Canada.
ADOPTION - GENERAL
Brodzinsky, D. et al (1992). Being Adopted. Doubleday: NY, USA.
Gilman, Lois (1992). The Adoption Resource Book. HarperCollins: NY, USA.
Hoksbergen, R (1995). Adopting a Child: A guidebook for adoptive parents and their advisors. Utrecht University: Netherlands.
Johnston, Patricia (1992). Adopting After Infertility. Perspectives Press: Indianapolis, USA.
Johnston, Patricia (1983). Perspectives on a Grafted Tree. Perspectives Press: Indianapolis, USA.
Knoll, Jean & Murphy, Mary-Kate (1994). Intercountry Adoption - Sensitive Advice for Prospective Parents. Chicago Review Press: ILL, USA.
Register, Cheri (1991). Are Those Kids Yours? The Free Press: NY, USA.
Silber, Kathleen & Speedlin, Phylis (1997). Dear Birthmother. Corona Publishing Company: San Antonio, TEX,USA.
Simon, Rita & Roorda, Rhonda (1983). In Their Own Voices: Transracial Adoptees Tell Their Stories. Columbia University Press: NY,USA.
Wirth, Eileen M & Worden Joan (1993). How to Adopt a Child from Another Country. Abingdon Press: TENN, USA.
PARENTING
Auckland Speech Therapy Association. "I gotta use words when I talk."
Cline, Foster & Fay, Jim (1990). Parenting with Love and Logic. Navpress: USA.
Cline, Foster & Fay, Jim (1992). Parenting Teens with Love and Logic. Navpress: USA.
Faber, A & Maglish, E (1982). How To Talk to Kids So That Kids Will Listen And Listen So Kids Will to Talk. Avon Books: NY, USA.
Faber, A & Maglish, E (1990). Liberated Parents Liberated Children - A Guide to a Happier Family. Avon Books: NY, USA.
Fancourt, Robin (2000). Brainy Babies. Penguin Books: Auckland, NZ.
Gee, R & Meredith, S (1987). Entertain and Educate Your Pre-School Child. Usborne Publishers; London, UK.
Goleman, Daniel (1998). Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than I.Q. Bantam Books: Auckland, NZ.
Grant, I & Cowan, J (1999). The White Water Rafting Years - Common-Sense Guide to Parenting Teenagers. Pa's Publishing: Auckland, NZ.
Katz, Michael & Johnson, C. Helping Children Develop Positive Emotions, Attitudes and Values.
Kuchinka, Mary Sheady (1998). Raising Your Spirited Child. HarperCollins: NY, USA.
Leach, P (1986). Baby and Child - From Birth to Age Five. Penguin Books: London.
Levy, Diane (2002). Of Course I Love You...Now Go To Your Room. Random House: Auckland, NZ.
An excellent addition to any parent's library, this book will augment your collection of parenting tools for use with kids of all ages.
Levy, Diane (2004). They Look So Lovely When They Are Asleep. Random House: Auckland, NZ.
Marano, Hara (1998). Why Doesn't Anybody Like Me. Willam Morrow: New York.
Phelan, T (1995). 1 2 3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 1-12. Child Management: ILL, USA.
A simple technique to decrease parent/child battles.
Sandmaier, Marian (1995). The Search for Connection Among Adult Brothers and Sisters. Penguin: New York, USA.
Based on interviews with 80 people, this is a sensitive, intelligent book which discusses the sibling bond.
Sears, William & Sears, Martha (1995). The Discipline Book. Little, Brown and Company: New York, USA.
St Clair, Brita (1999). 99 Ways to Drive Your Kid Sane. Families by Design: CO, USA.
Containing specific responses to a wide range of situations, this book is great for parents of children with emotional or behavioural problems.
The Dougy Centre (2004). The Dougy Centre: OR, USA.
Wagener, Jan (1996). Raising Safe Kids in an Unsafe World. Avon Books: NY, USA.
Whitehouse, E & Pudney, W (1999). A Volcano In My Tummy. Harper and Collins Publishers: Auckland, NZ.
Wolf, Anthony (1991). Get Out of my Life But First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall. The Noonday Press: New York, USA.
PARENTING ADOPTED CHILDREN
Archer, Caroline (2005). First steps in Parenting the Child Who Hurts. Jessica Kingsley Publishers: London, UK.
Barnes, Dr B. (1997). Winning the Heart of Your Stepchild. Zondervan Publishing House: MI, USA.
Coughlin, A & Abramowitz, C (2004). Cross Cultural Adoption. Lifeline Press: Washington DC, USA
Crook, Marion (2002). The Face in the Mirror. Arsenal Pulp Press: Vancouver, Canada
Eldridge, Sherrie (1999) Twenty Life Transforming Choices Adoptees Need to Make. Pinion Press: Colorado Springs, COL, USA
Eldridge, Sherrie (1999). Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Parents Knew. Dell Publishing: NY, USA.
Foli, K & Thompson, J (2004). The Post-Adoption Blues: Overcoming the Unforeseen Challenges of Adoption. Rodale: USA.
Gorbett, Danea (2004). Adopted Teens Only. iUniverse Inc: London, UK.
Hopkins-Best, Mary (1996). Toddler Adoption. Perspectives Press: Indianapolis, USA.
An excellent resource for anyone adopting a toddler.
Hoppenhauer, Denise Harris (2004). Adopting a Toddler. iUniverse Inc: London, UK.
Jewett, Claudia (1979). Adopting the Older Child. The Harvard Common Press: MASS, USA.
Expert advice on what to expect when an older child is added to the family.
Keefer, Betsy & Schooler, Jayne (2002). Telling the Truth to Your Adopted or Foster Child - Making Sense of the Past. Bergin & Garvey: London, UK.
Krementz, Jill (1982). How It Feels to be Adopted. Alfred A Knopf: NY, USA.
Lancaster, Kathy (1996). Keys to Parenting an Adopted Child. Barron's Educational Series: NY, USA.
Maskew, Trish (1999). Our Own: Adopting and Parenting the Older Child. Snowcap Press: CO, USA.
McCreight, Brenda (2002). Parenting Your Older Adopted Child. New Barbinger Pubs: Tandem, Auckland, NZ
Meese, Ruth Lyn (2002). Children of Intercountry Adoption in School: A Primer for Parents and Professionals. Bergin & Garvey: Westport, CT, USA.
More than just about education, this is an invaluable, succinct source of information covering the major issues inter-country adopted children face.
Melina, Lois Ruskai (1986). Raising Adopted Children. HarperCollins Publisher: NY, USA.
Offers realistic insights for each stage of the adoptive family life-cycle.
Melina, Lois Ruskai (1998). Raising Adopted Children. HarperCollins Publisher: NY, USA.
Melina, Lois Ruskai & Roszia, Sharon Kaplan (.1993). The Open Adoption Experience. HarperCollins Publisher: NY, USA.
Nakazawa, Donna Jackson (2004). Does Anybody Else Look Like Me? Perseus Books Group: MA, USA.
O'Malley, Beth (2005). Lifebooks - Creating a Treasure for the Adopted Child. Adoption-Works: MA, USA.
Pavao, Joyce Maguire (1998). The Family of Adoption. Beacon Press: Boston, USA.
Recommended reading for all participants in the adoption experience, this is a sensitive and wise exploration of the concerns, joys, problems and needs of all involved.
Probst, Cindy (2001). Adoption Lifebook - A Bridge to Your Child's Beginnings. Boston Adoption Press: MA, USA.
Register, Cheri (2005). Beyond Good Intentions - A Mother Reflects on Raising Internationally Adopted Children. Yeong & Yeong Book Co: MINN, USA.
Riley, D & Meeks, J (2005). The Face Behind the Mask. C.A.S.E. Publications: Silver Spring MD, USA.
Robinson, Grace (1998). Older Child Adoption. The Crossroad Publishing Company: NY, USA.
Rosenburg, Shelley Kapnek (1998). Adoption and the Jewish Family. The Jewish Publication Society: Philadelphia, USA.
Schaeffer, J & Lindstrom Christina (1989). How To Raise An Adopted Child. Penguin Group; N.Y., USA.
Schooler, Jayne (1993). The Whole Life Adoption Book. Pinon Press: CO, USA.
This book covers many adoption issues, offering parents an excellent introduction.
Schooler, Jayne (1995). Searching for a Past. Pinon Press: CO, USA.
van Gulden, Holly & Bartels-Rabb, Lisa (1997). Real Parents. Real Children: Parenting the Adopted Child. The Crossroad Publishing Company: New York, USA.
Essential reading for all adoptive parents.
Verrier, Nancy (2003). Coming home to Self. Gateway Press: MD, USA.
Watkins, M & Fisher, S (1993). Talking with Young Children About Adoption. Yale University Press: London, UK.
ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
Ayres, A Jean (1998). Sensory Integration and the Child. Western Psychological Services: CA, USA.
Babb, L Anne & Laws, Rita (1997). Adopting and Advocating for the Special Needs Child. Bergin & Garvey: CONN, USA.
Bellis, Teri James (2002). When The Brain Can't Hear. Pocket Books: NY, USA.
Burch, Jennings (1984). They Cage the Animals at Night. Penguin: Auckland, NZ.
Cline, Foster & Helding, Cathy (1999). Can This Child Be Saved? Solutions for Adoptive and Foster Families. City Desktop Productions:WI, USA.
Federici, Ron (1998). Help for the Hopeless Child: A Guide for Families. Hennage Creative Printers: VA, USA.
This book is about children with moderate to high needs who may have exhausted all family and professional interventions. Dr Federici has developed a comprehensive and innovative treatment programme that any dedicated parent can follow.
Grandin, Temple & Scariano, Margaret (1986). Labeled Autistic. Warner Books:CA, USA.
Gray, Deborah (2002). Attaching in Adoption - Practical Tools for Today's Parents. Perspectives Press Inc: Indianapolis, USA.
Green, Dr C (1996). Understanding ADD. Doubleday Books: Australia.
This book aims to cut through the misunderstandings and misinformation surrounding ADHD in a straight to the point but sympathetic way.
Hipp,Earl (1995). Help for the Hard Times: Getting Through Loss. Hazelden :MI, USA.
Hughes, Daniel A (1997). Facilitating Developmental Attachment. Jason Aronson Inc.: New Jersey, USA.
Subtitled 'The Road to Emotional Recovery and Behavioural Change in Foster and Adopted Children', this book describes attachment and includes a range of therapies and parenting approaches for children with attachment issues.
Hughes, Daniel A (2004). Building the Bonds of Attachment: Awakening Love in Deeply Troubled Children. Jason Aronson Inc.: New Jersey, USA.
From Wendy Hawke: "This is the best book I have ever read on the topic. It consists of a case study and shows how the parent reacts to each behaviour in the child. It discusses the "attitude" the parent should have. Some books and speakers talk about the consequences parents should give for behaviours, but this one takes it further and very clearly shows the attitude of the parent while giving consequences. Also gives a very clear discussion of why the child developed problems."
Jarratt, Claudia Jewett (1994). Helping Children Cope with Separation and Loss. Harvard Press: MASS, USA.
This book explains the grieving process children go through - whether from adoption, separation from family or foster family, death or divorce. Practical advice.
Karen, Robert (1998). Becoming Attached. University Press: Oxford, England.
Keck, G & Kupecky, R (1995). Adopting the Hurt Child. Pinon Press: COL, USA.
Keck, G & Kupecky, R (2002). Parenting the Hurt Child. Pinon Press: COL, USA.
Kleinfeld, Judith & Wescott, Siobhan (1993). Fantastic Antone Succeeds: Experience in Educating Children with FAS. University of Alaska Press: Alaska, USA.
A compilation of the experiences of mothers, adoptive parents, teachers and counsellors in dealing with FAS/FAE children.
Kronowitz, Carol Stock (1998). The Out-of-Synch Child. The Berkeley Publishing Group: New York, USA.
The sub-title 'Recognising and Coping With Sensory Integration Dysfunction' explains the content of this book well.
Kulp, Liz (2000). The Best I can Be - Living With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Effects. Better Endings New Beginnings: MN, USA.
McCreight, Brenda (1997) Recognising and Managinq Children with FAS/FAE: A Guidebook. CWLA Press: WA,USA
McKelvey, M A (Ed) (1995). Give Them Roots. Then Let Them Fly: Understanding Attachment Therapy. The Attachment Centre at Evergreeen: CO, USA.
Magid, Dr K & McKelvey, Carole (1987). High Risk: Children without a conscience. Bantam Soaks: Auckland.
Mansfield, Lynda Gianforte & Waldemann, Christopher (1994). Don't Touch My Heart. Pinon Press: Col, USA.
Parent, Marc (1998). Turning Stones - My Days and Night with Children at Risk. The Ballantine Publishing Group: NY, USA.
Pelzer, Dave (1995). A Child Called It. Health Communications: Florida, USA.
Pelzer, Dave (1997). The Lost Boy. Health Communications: Florida, USA.
Pelzer, Dave (1999). A Man Named Dave. Pergamon Press: NY, USA.
Randolph, Elizabeth (1997). Children Who Shock and Surprise. RFR Publications:COL, USA.
Soll, J (2000). Adoption Healing. Gateway Press Inc: MD, USA.
Streissguth, Ann & Kanter, Jonathan (2002). The Challenge of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. University of Washington Press: WA, USA.
Thomas, Nancy L (1997).When Love Is Not Enough. A Guide to Parenting Children with RAD - Reactive Attachment Disorder. Families by Design: CO,USA.
A practical and helpful resource for anyone dealing with attachment issues.
Turecki, Stanley (1989). The Difficult Child. Bantam Books: New York.
Warren, Paul & Capehart, Jody (1995). You and Your ADD Child. Thomas Nelson Inc. Publishers: Tennessee, USA>
Welch, Martha G (1988). Holding Time. Simon and Schuster Inc: New York, USA.
BOOKS ON ADOPTION FOR CHILDREN
Bashista, A (2004). When I Met You. DRT Press: NC, USA.
Caldwell,V M (1999). The Ocean Within. Milkwood Editions: MINN, USA.
Caldwell, V M (2001). Tides. Milkwood, Editions: MINN, USA.
Cole, J (1995). How I Was Adopted. Morrow Junior Books: NY, USA.
Cosby, E (2000). A is For Adopted. Swakpak: AZ, USA
Crook, Marion (2002). The Face in the Mirror. Arsenal Pulp Press: Vancouver, Canada.
A frank discussion on the complex issues surrounding adoption, based on interviews with over 50 young adopted people. This book gives parents a glimpse into the often private worlds of their teens and young adult adopted children. Younger readers may find their own thoughts validated, possibly allowing more open discussion with their families.
Delinger, Annetta (1987). Adopted and Loved Forever. Concordia Publishing House: St Louis, MISS, USA.
Dillon, Jana (2003). Sasha's Matrioshka Dolls. Farrar, Strauss and Giroux: NY, USA.
Fox, Mem (1997). Whoever You Are. Voyager Books: NY, USA.
Friedrich, M (2004). You're Not My Real Mother. Little, Brown & Co.: NY, USA.
Gianetti, Charlene (1999). Who Am I ... And Other Questions of Adopted Kids. Price Stern Sloan: NY, USA.
Harrar,George (2001). Parents Wanted. Milkwood Editions: MINN, USA.
Harvey, M (1999). Look What Came From Russia. Grolier Publishing: USA.
Hicks, Randall B. (1995). Adoption Stories For Young Children. Wordslinger Press: CA,USA.
Joosee, Barbara (2005). Nikolai the Only Bear. Philomel Books: NY, USA.
Kates, Bobbi (1992). We're Different, We're the Same. Random House: NY, USA.
Kasza, Keiko (1992). A Mother for Choco. Penguin Books: NY, USA.
Koehler, Phoebe (1997). The Day We Met You. Aladdin Paperbacks: New York, USA.
Kroll, Virginia (1994). Beginnings - How Families Come To Be. Whitman & Company: ILL, USA.
Layne, Steven (2004). Over Land and Over Sea. Pelican Publishing Co.: LOU, USA.
Lindgren, B & Eriksson, E (1997). Andrei's Search. R & S Books: NY, USA.
Lowry, Lois (1990). Find a Stranger. Say Goodbye. Bantam Doubleday Dell Books: New York, USA.
McCutcheon, John (1996). Happy Adoption Day. Little, Brown and Company: New York, USA.
McNamara, Joan (2005). Borya and the Burps. Perspectives Press: IND, USA.
Miller, K (1994). Did my First Mother Love Me? Morning Glory Press: CA, USA.
Patterson, E (1987). Twice Upon a Time. EP Press: Vermont, USA.
Pellegrini, N (1991). Families are Different. Holiday House: NY, USA.
Peteryl,Mary (1997). Seeds of Love. Folio One Publishing: Michegan, U.S.A.
Rosove, L (2001). Rosie's Family - An Adoption Story. Asia Press: Ontario, Canada.
Schoettle, M (2000). WISE UP Power Book. Center for Adoption Support and Education (CASE): MD, USA.
Simon, Norma (1999). All Kinds of Children. Albert Whitman & Co.: ILL, USA.
Trent, John & Cindy & Smalley, Gary & Norma (1992). The Treasure Tree. Tommy Nelson: Nashville, TENN, USA.
Zisk, M (2001). The Best Single Mom in the World. Albert Whitman & Co.: ILL, USA.
HISTORY/CULTURE AND FICTION FOR ADULTS
RUSSIA
Applebaum, Anne (2003). Gulag - A History. Penguin Books: London, UK.
Allexandra, Belinda (2002). White Gardenia. HarperCollins: Auckland, NZ.
Debars, Zita. The Russian Way. Passport Books: Ill, USA.
Debars, Zita. The Russian Way (1995). Passport Books: ILL, USA.
Deyneka, Anita & Peter (1977). A Song in Siberia. Cook Publishing: Il, USA.
Dostoyeksky, Fyodor. Komroff, M (1999) (Ed). The Brothers Karamazov. Penguin :NY, USA.
Fraser, Eugenie (1996). The House by the Dvina. Corgi Books: Edinburgh, UK.
The story of a child of Russian/Scottish parentage growing up in Arkhangelsk and Scotland with many fascinating stories of her family's history during the 20th century.
Fraser, Eugenie (1998). The Dvina Remains. Corgi Books: Edinburgh, UK
Fraser's story continues where the House by the Dvina left off, telling the story of her life and that of the lives of her family in Russia.
Geichenko, Seymon et al (1982). Alexander Pushkin Museum Park. Planeta Pubs: Moscow, Russia.
Gerhart, Genevra (1974). The Russian's World - Life and Language. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich College Publishers: London, U K.
Kingsbury, Karen (2002). Halfway to Forever. Alive Communications: CO, USA.
Michailoff, Helen (1986). Listen and Learn Russian. Dover Publications: NY,USA.
Permilovskaya, Anna (2000). The Northern House Architectural Catalogue.
Petrova, Larissa (1998). The Russians' Daily Bread. Pskov, Russia.
Philips, M & Pella, J. The Crown and the Crucible. Bethany House: Minn, MA.
Randolph, Eleanor (1996). Waking the Tempests. Simon & Schuster: New York, USA.
How ordinary Russians struggled to survive the change from Communism to capitalism in the 1990s.
Richardson, Dan & Humphreys, R (1993). St Petersburg - The Rough Guide. Penguin Books: London, UK.
Richmond, Yale (1996). From Nyet to Da - Understanding the Russians. Intercultural Press ME, USA.
An in depth look at what makes Russians "tick", this book helps us understand this complex nation.
Rubens, Bernice (1992). Mother Russia. Chapmans: London
Rutherford, Edward (1991). Russka - the Novel of Russia. Ivy Books: New York,USA.
The history of Russia in a highly readable form.
Selby, Nick (1999). Lonely Planet - St Petersburg. Lonely Planet Pub: Oakland, CAL, USA.
Simons, Paullina (2001). The Bronze Horseman. HarperCollins: NY, USA.
The compelling story of a young girl who finds love during the seige of St Petersburg when hundreds of thousands die of starvation and disease.
Simons, Paullina. Bridge to Holy Cross. HarperCollins: NY, USA
This follows on from "The Bronze Horseman," continuing the story with gripping tales of war and rescue.
Tolstoy, Leo (2002). Anna Karenina. The Modern Library; NY, USA.
BALTIC STATES
Baltrusaityte, Jurgita (2004). Lithuanian Dictionary and Phrasebook. Hippocrene Books: NY, USA.
Bousfield, J (2004). The Rough Guide to the Baltic States. Rough Guides: New York, USA
Dambriunas, Leonardas et al (1999). Beginner's Lithuanian. Hippocrene Books: NY, USA.
Gieysztor De Gorsey, Maria (2001). The Art of Lithuanian Cooking. Hippocrene Books: NY, USA.
Kezys, A (Ed) (1991). Lithuanian Celebrations. Galerija: ILL, uSA.
The Beauty of Lithuania
KOREA
Hyun, Sook Han (2004). Many Lives Intertwined. Yeong & Yeong Book Co: MINN, USA.
POLAND
Zycie, W (2004). Why Poland. Hatchette Livre Polska: Warsaw, Poland.
ROMANIA
Pacepa, Lt. Gen lan Wlihai (1987). Red Horizons. Regnery Gateway: Washington, D C, USA
Simkins, J (1998). Ceaucescu's Children. Harper Collins: London, UK
THAILAND
Becker, Benjawan Poomsan (1995). Thai for Beginners. Paiboon Publishing: CA, USA.
Cooper, Robert and Cooper, Nanthapa (2005). Cultureshock - Thailand. Marshall Cavendish: Singapore
Jones, Roger (2006). A Quick Guide to Customs and Etiquette - Thailand. Graphic Arts Publishing Centre: Oregon, USA.
Segaller, Denis (2005). Thai Ways. Silkworm Books: Bangkok, Thailand
VIETNAM
Noble, Christina (1994). Bridge Across My Sorrows. John Murray Pubs: London, UK
Noble, C (1998). Mama Tina. John Murray Pubs: London, UK
HISTORY/CULTURE AND STORIES FOR CHILDREN
RUSSIA
Afanasiev, A (1987). Russian Folk Tales. Raduga Publishers: Moscow.
Amery, et al (1989). The First Thousand Words in Russian. Usborne Publishing Ltd: London, England.
Bliss, C (1999). The Littlest Matryoshka Doll. Hyperion Books for Children: NY, USA.
Bradley, John (1995). Russia - Hot off the Press. Aladdin Books Ltd: London, UK.
Burckhardt, A (1996). The People of Russia and Their Food. Capstone Press: MI, USA. Facts about Russia; Russian celebrations, etc., and a few easy recipes to follow.
Chukovsky, Kornei (1983). The Stolen Sun. Malysh Publishers: Moscow, Russia.
Flint, D (1992). The Russian Federation. Franklin Watts: London
Harvey, Miles (1999). Look What Came From Russia. Grolier Publishing: USA.
Hewitt, P (1977). Looking at Russia. J.B.Lippincott: New York, USA.
Hooper, Maureen (1994). The Christmas Drum. Boyds Mills Press: PEN, USA.
Jacobsen, Karen (1994). The Russian Federation. The Children's Press: ILL, USA.
Kendall, Russ (1994). Russian Girl - Life in an Old Russian Town. Scholastic Inc: New York.
A story about a young Russian girl's life. It also introduces the Cyrillic alphabet and gives some facts about, and history of, Russia.
Klisharova, Raissa etal (1991). St Petersburg. Slavia Art Books: Leningrad
Oseyeva, Valentina (1985). Kindly Little Mistress. Malysh Publishers: Moscow, Russia.
Packard, M (1991). A Visit to the Soviet Union. Western Pub Co.: NY, USA.
Passport Books (Ed) (1996). Christmas in Russia. NTC Pub: ILL, USA.
Polacco, Patricia (1993). Babushka Baba Yaga. Philomel Group, Putnam & Grosset: New York, USA.
Reading age 4 - 8. A dramatic text and animated artwork recreate Baba Yaga in a tale about love in disguise.
Polacco, Patricia (1995). Babushka's Doll. Aladdin Paperbacks: NY, USA.
Rodgers, Mary et at (Ed) (1992). Russian Then and Now. Lerner Publications: MINN,USA.
Russian Folk Tales
- Father Frost and the Snow Maiden
- The Tale of Tsar Saltan
- The Wild Geese
- Turnip
Shaw, Karen (2003). This Russian Doesn't Like Vegetables. Dudfield Printing: Rotorua.
Sherman, Josepha (1988). Vassilisa the Wise. Harcourt Bruce and Co: FL, USA
Skultey, V (1992). English for Little Ones.
Small, E & Lent, B (1966). Baba Yaga. Houghton Mifflin Company: Boston, USA.
Smirnova, G (1992). Fairy Tales of Siberian Folks. Krasnoyarsk Vital: Moscow.
Tron, Andrei (1995). How St Petersburg Was Founded.
Whelan, Gloria (2001). Angel on the Square. HarperCollins: NY, USA.
Whelan, Gloria (2003). The Impossible Journey. HarperCollins: NY, USA.
Whyte, Harlinah (1997). Festivals of the World - Russia. Times Edition Pte Ltd: Singapore.
Books in Russian:
- Proverbs (in English and Russian)
- Pushkin fairy tale
- The Three Musketeers
- Alphabet Book
- Books and Comics in Russian - set of twelve and set of four, not to be borrowed individually.
OTHER
Boyd, Brian (1993). When You were Born in Korea. Yeong & Yeong Book Company: MINN, USA
Dorow, Sara (1997). When You Were Born in China. Yeong & Yeong Book Company: MINN. USA.
Ganeri, Anita (1995). I Come from Romania. Watts Books: London.
For 8 year olds and up, about life in Romania, this book has lots of great photographs and relevant information.
THAILAND
Giles, Gail (1997). Breath of the Dragon. Clarion Books: NY, USA.
Lewis, B (1998). Cows in the House. Bethany Backyard: MINN, USA.
Minfon, Ho (1996). Hush! Orchard Books: NY, USA.
Minfon, Ho (2004). Peek! Thai Hide and Seek. Candlewick Press: MASS, USA.
McDonald, M (Ed) (1994). Thai Tales. Greenwood Publishing Group: COL, USA.
VIETNAM
Garland, S (1993). The Lotus Seed. Voyager Books: NY, USA.