illustrated by Yong Chen

Boyds Mills Press, 2006

When Shu-li is born, her mother wraps her in a red blanket and leaves her under a bridge. Only one child per family -- no room for girls. An old woman finds Shu-li and takes her to an orphanage.  A woman flies halfway around the world looking for a baby, finds Shu-li, and takes her to America and a new life. This book was inspired by my friend’s story and conversations with many other parents who have adopted Chinese girls.

‘Could her family love a baby born to strangers?’ The answer is there in the beautiful double-page watercolor paintings of the happy child in the embrace of new brothers and parents.

- Booklist review