Story Boat

By: Kyo Maclear

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Hardcover | 6 February 2020

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Hardcover
40 Pages

Age
3 - 7

Grade
1 - 2

Dimensions(cm)
26.0 x 21.4 x 1.4

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When you have to leave behind almost everything you know, where can you call home? Sometimes home is simply where we are: here. A imaginative, lyrical, unforgettable picture book about the migrant experience through a child's eyes.

When a little girl and her younger brother are forced along with their family to flee the home they've always known, they must learn to make a new home for themselves -- wherever they are. And sometimes the smallest things -- a cup, a blanket, a lamp, a flower, a story -- can become a port of hope in a terrible storm. As the refugees travel onward toward an uncertain future, they are buoyed up by their hopes, dreams and the stories they tell -- a story that will carry them perpetually forward.

This timely, sensitively told story, written by multiple award--winner Kyo Maclear and illustrated by Sendak Fellowship recipient Rashin Kheiriyeh, introduces very young readers in a gentle, non-frightening and ultimately hopeful way to the current refugee crisis.

About the Author

Kyo Maclear is a self-professed spork – her father is British and her mother is Japanese. She was born in England, but moved to Canada at a young age. Kyo lives in Toronto with her two sons, two cats, a musican and a truckload of books.

Industry Reviews

"Even among many excellent recent picture books about refugees, Maclear's story stand out . . . Kheiriyeh's gorgeously playful illustrations add to the human hopeful message." --New York Times

"Elegantly composed and beautifully depicted, Story Boat is the perfect vehicle to spark sensitive discussions and foster compassion for newcomers." --STARRED REVIEW, Quill & Quire

"A timely and uplifting book about and for refugees." --STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews

"An utter masterpiece, Story Boat tackles a very serious issue that affects many children today. . . . [A]n immensely enjoyable read." --CM Reviews

"The creators tell a refugee story in simple language with everyday objects, making it graspable for young readers." --Publishers Weekly

"A timely story that will allow parents and teachers to open a discussion with young readers about the experiences of refugees." --School Library Connection

"Luminous and thought-provoking, Story Boat contains deep layers of meaning that are sure to spark conversations from young readers." --STARRED REVIEW, BookPage

"Maclear's poetic text and Kheiriyeh's mixed media illustrations explore the continuing refugee crisis in this gentle picture book." --Globe and Mail

"[A] beautifully illustrated picture book." --Tablet

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