When <strong>Allison</strong> tries on the red kimono her grandmother has sent her she issuddenly aware that she resembles her favorite doll more than she does ... » 

When Allison tries on the red kimono her grandmother has sent her she issuddenly aware that she resembles her favorite doll more than she does hermother and father. When her parents try to explain that she is adopted herworld becomes an uncomfortable place. She becomes angry and withdrawn. Shewonders why she was given up what her real name is and whether other childrenhave parents in faraway countries. Allisons doll becomes her only solace untilshe finds a stray cat in the garden and learns the true meaning of adoption andparental love. «