David likes his family the way it has always been, just him and Mom and Dad. He never wanted to be a big brother. And he certainly didn’t want Jin ...
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Aug 17, 2010
Eva
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There are two oval stickers in the front of this library book with a rather detailed description of the book written in ink. Someone's version of a manual GoodReads? I'm leaving them where they are just for the hell of it.
In Jin Woo a boy is waiting with his parents for the arrival of his new little brother. This arrival is a little different than most because the baby is coming on a plane from Korea. The parents excitement shows on each and every page while the boys face is more reserved More...
In Jin Woo a boy is waiting with his parents for the arrival of his new little brother. This arrival is a little different than most because the baby is coming on a plane from Korea. The parents excitement shows on each and every page while the boys face is more reserved More...
Feb 23, 2010
Ch_hayley
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Jin Woo by Eve Bunting is a story of a family that is in the adoption process. Little David, who is only about four or five, is trying to make sense of why his adopted parents would want another child. He is anxious about the changes that will occur when his mom and dad adopt a boy from Korea. Will there be enough love for him still? Why does the new baby get all the attention? Albeit, at the end, Davey and his parents have a heart-felt discussion of the changes that are happening in their famil
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Feb 17, 2010
Shanna
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Jin Woo tells an adoption story from the perspective of older brother David, also adopted. Bunting writes with perceptive tenderness about his anxieties as his parents prepare to welcome a new baby home. Their joyful anticipation seems to overshadow his own desires, as he deals with mixed feelings of obligation, selfishness, and insecurity at the coming of this new baby. But his parents allay his fears by presenting him with a letter they have written for the new child to his big brother, rea
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Mar 08, 2009
Amy
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This book and its life-like illustrations capture some of the complicated emotions that children feel when they anticipate the arrival of a new sibling into their family. Young David is not so sure he wants his parent to adopt another baby, but as soon as he connects with his new baby brother, Jin Woo, he finds his fears melt away.
Audience: K-2 for read-aloud or guided reading, independent reading-transitional readers
Uses: The large illustrations would work well in a re More...
Audience: K-2 for read-aloud or guided reading, independent reading-transitional readers
Uses: The large illustrations would work well in a re More...
Feb 24, 2010
Ch_nataliepelaia
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This book is told from the viewpoint of the baby's older brother David (age 7), who is also adopted. He is worried and sad when he discovers how much attention is being given to the arrival of the newly apdopted baby. The parents are thrilled and so excited and at first seem to only speak about the new baby. The baby arrives and David gets to hold the him and realizes having a little baby brother is not so bad after all.
I enjoyed the realistic pictures and the detail of the illustrations More...
I enjoyed the realistic pictures and the detail of the illustrations More...
Jan 13, 2010
Esmoi
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Sweet, beautifully illustrated story of a boy whose family adopts from abroad. The boy's apprehensions are described in terms that are easy for young children to understand. The pictures are like perfect snapshots of emotion-filled moments, not just illustrating the words but also giving us even more information about the characters and their feelings.
I don't think my four year old understood everything that was going on in this book, but it was still very much enjoyed by both of us.
I don't think my four year old understood everything that was going on in this book, but it was still very much enjoyed by both of us.
Mar 20, 2011
I have read book by Eve Bunting and illustrated by Chris Soentpiet. The way the writing and illustrations work together is truly breathtaking. This would be a great story to share with a student who is going through the process of adopting a baby into their family, or even just having a new baby in general. The way love is portrayed in this story is so poignant and innocent. A lovely story of the true love of a family!
Apr 08, 2011
Janet
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This book was so sweet, great story to read if you are dealing with adoption. It is also shows a great way to integrate the whole idea together into your family. It was heart warming and the pictures are so intricate and beautifully done.
Dec 08, 2011
Hillary
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Great story on adoption. Gives the insight of a little boy that thinks his parents won't love him anymore because of a new baby. This book has a great message that a parent's love is unending and has no limits to it.
Nov 01, 2010
Megan
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I thought the book was a very sappy and trite attempt to address the issues of new siblings and adoption. I understand that it is meant to communicate and relate to children, but for me it seemed too sugar coated.
Dec 29, 2011
Susie
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My daughter Bonnie brought this book home from school in 2003 and my kids still love it today. A story about an adoptive family who selflessly dedicate their hearts and home to a child from Korea.
Dec 06, 2011
Janna
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I love Eve Bunting. Her books have depth and students are able to relate to these real life situations. I read this book to my practicum students, and I was able to talk to them about adoption and new brothers and sisters. Great book! I would maybe use it for third grade and up.
Dec 05, 2011
Amber
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What a beautiful story about adoption! In the story, Bunting shows the prospective of the sibling. Jin feels neglected, which is true for many young children when their parents adopt. The story is emotion-filled and touching, as Jin accepts the addition to his family and loves his baby brother. The marriage between the illustrations and text are perfect. The illustrations show exact feelings of the characters. This book will help students who struggle to understand difficult changes with their f
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Aug 19, 2008
Jenna's Mom
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Jenna (3) really did enjoy this book even though there were many aspects that she didn't understand because it was too old for her at. It was a sweet story about the fears and anxieties an adopted boy experiences as he anticipates the arrival of his new baby brother, Jin Woo, from Korea and about how Moms and Dads have more than enough love for all of their children.
Dec 02, 2007
Krista the Krazy Kataloguer
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This is one of the best books on transnational adoption and sibling jealousy I've read yet. The boy's parents did an excellent job of dealing with their son'd jealousy about the new addition to the family. Highly recommended.
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