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Mar 29, 2019quietnesstruststrength rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful book. For non-immigrant children, it serves to build empathy and compassion for the immigrant experience. For immigrant children, I imagine this book provides a place to feel seen and understood, if even just a little. For example, the child who struggles to write simple words in English may be a prolific writer in their first language, frustrated that they can't get the new words to unlock the stories in their hearts. Simple, profound, and short enough to be digestible, it invites us to engage with the often unseen struggles. It also honors and sheds light on the hidden perseverance that enables immigrant children to participate in the new culture around them. Even the smallest step towards finding their way in their new home has taken great amounts of courage and hard work. I highly recommend!