We Adopted You, Benjamin Koo

This hardcover edition is an ex-library copy, showing signs of previous use with library stamps and stickers. The cover has some wear, typical of library circulation, but the binding remains intact. There is no dust jacket present. The pages are clean, with illustrations by Linda Shute that remain bright and engaging.

"We Adopted You, Benjamin Koo" by Linda Walvoord Girard is a heartfelt exploration of adoption, published by Albert Whitman & Company in Niles, Illinois, in 1989. This first edition hardcover is illustrated by Linda Shute, adding a vivid visual dimension to the narrative. The book tells the story of Benjamin Koo Andrews, a nine-year-old adopted from Korea, and his experiences growing up in another country. This edition is particularly notable for its focus on interracial adoption and its educational value in juvenile literature. As an ex-library copy, it carries the typical markings and stamps, but remains a valuable resource for understanding adoption from a child's perspective. The book is scarce in this edition, making it a sought-after piece for collectors of children's literature and those interested in adoption narratives.