Hague Adoption Glossary
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Books for Parents
Stories from the Philippines
- Ginseng and Other Tales from Manila
by Marianne Villanueva (CALYX Books 1993)
- Babaylan: An Anthology of Filipina and Filipina-American Writers
by Nick Carbo (Aunt Lute Books 2000)
- When the Rainbow Goddess Wept (Ann Arbor Paperbacks)
by Cecilia Manguerra Brainar (University of Michigan Press 1999)
Tagalog
- Tagalog-English/English-Tagalog Standard Dictionary: Pilipino-Inggles, Inggles-Pilipino Talahuluganang (Hippocrene Standard Dictionaries)
by Carl R. Galvez Rubino and Maria Gracia Tan Llenado (Hippocrene Books 2002)
- Basic Tagalog for Foreigners and Non-Tagalogs (Tuttle Language Library)
by Paraluman S. Aspillera, Yolanda C. Hernandez and Leo Alvarado (Tuttle Publishing 2007)
Adoption in the Classroom
- Adoption and the Schools: A Resource Guide for Parents and Teachers by Lansing Wood, Nancy Ng (Families Adopting in Response)
- Children of Intercountry Adoptions in School: A Primer for Parents and Professionals
by Ruth Lyn Meese (Bergin & Garvey 2002)
Issues in Adoption
- Adoption Parenting: Creating a Toolbox, Building Connections
by Jean MacLeod, Sheena Macrae (EMK Press 2006)
- Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew
by Sherrie Eldridge (Delta 1999)
- Parenting the Hurt Child : Helping Adoptive Families Heal and Grow
by Gregory C. Keck, Regina M. Kupecky, Lynda Gianforte Mansfield (Pinion Press 2002)
Travel
- Philippines Travel Guide
by Jen Peters (Jens Peters Publications 2009)
- Culture Shock! Philippines: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette
by Alfredo and Grace Roces (Marshall Cavendish Corporation 2007)
Cookbooks
- Memories of Philippine Kitchens
by Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan (Steward, Tabori and Chang 2006)
- Filipino Cuisine: Recipes from the Islands
by Gerry G. Gelle (Museum of New Mexico Press 1997)
- Philippine Recipes Made Easy
by Violeta A. Noriega (Paperworks 1993)
Children's Books
Adoption
- I Wished for You: an Adoption Story (Mom's Choice Award Recipient, Book of the Year Award, Creative Child Magazine)
by Marianne R. Richmond (Marianne Richmond Studios 2008)
- A Blessing from Above (Little Golden Book)
by Patti Henderson, Elizabeth Edge (Golden Books 2004)
- A Mother for Choco (Paperstar)
by Keiko Kasza (Putnam Juvenile 1996)
- Horace
by Holly Keller (HarperCollins 1991)
Stories from the Philippines
- Filipino Children's Favorite Stories
by Liana Elena Romulo and Joanne de Leon (Periplus Editions 2000)
- The Turtle and the Monkey (Philippine Tale)
by Paul Galdone and Joanna C. Galdone (Sandpiper 1990)
- Filipino Friends
by Liana Romulo and Corazon Dandan-Albano (Tuttle Publishing 2006)
Tagalog
- My First Book of Tagalog Words: Filipino Rhymes and Verses
by Liana Romulo and Jaime Laurel (Tuttle Publishing 2007)
- My Filipino Word Book
by Robin Lyn Fancy, Vala Jeanne Welch, Imelda Fines Gasmen and Ronny Lynn (Bess Press 2007)
- Tuttle Tagalog for Kids Flash Cards Kit (Tuttle Flash Cards)
by Imelda Fines Gasmen (Tuttle Publishing 2008)
Articles
- Raising A Child of Another Race - Deliberate Parenting Can Make a Difference
- How to Be an Adoption Advocate
- Nature & Nurture: A New Look at How Families Work
- Helping Classmates Understand Adoption
Websites
- US Embassy in Manila, Philippines - Official Embassy news and updates on Services for US citizens
- United States Citizen and Immigration Services - US requirements for permanent citizenship for adoptees
- The Orphan Doctor - Highlights common ailments of adopted children
- National Council for Adoption
- Joint Council on International Children's Services
- C.A.S.E -- Center for Adoption Support and Education
- Adoption Learning Parnters
- North American Council on Adoptable Children
- Yahoo! International Adoption Groups Search Page
Official State websites
Health and Wellness
Support and Education
Children Available for Philippines Adoption Philippines Adoption Requirements
Philippines Adoption Timeline Philippines Adoption Cost Philippines Adoption Process
