Refugee Week

Picture Books

Updated May 10, 2023
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Rachel's story ... : a real-life account of her journey from a country in Eurasia
Glynne, Andy
Paper Book
This is the real-life story of Eurasian refugee Rachel, who was forced to flee her home country because of her mother's religion. Told in Rachel's own words, the story describes the feelings of fear and anxiety immigrant children face as they try to rebuild their lives in a new country.
The treasure box
Wild, Margaret
Paper Book
A moving and ultimately hopeful look at what we hold most dear -- and carry with us -- when we are forced to flee our homes because of war. When the enemy bombs the library, everything burns, and only one book survives. As war rages around them, Peter and his father, alongside so...
Room on our rock
Temple, Kate; Temple, Jol; Baynton, Terri-Rose
Paper Book
Room on Our Rock celebrates the truth that there are two sides to every story. This clever picture book has one story that can be read two different ways. When read from left to right, the seals believe there is definitely no room on their rock for others. But when the book is turned around and read...
Lubna and Pebble
Meddour, Wendy
Paper Book
In an unforgettable story that subtly addresses the refugee crisis, a young girl must decide if friendship means giving up the one item that brings her comfort during a time of utter uncertainty. Lubna's best friend is a pebble. Pebble always listens to her stories. Pebble always...
What is a refugee?
Gravel, Elise
Paper Book
An accessible picture book that oh-so-simply and graphically introduces the term "refugee" to curious young children to help them better understand the world in which they live. Who are refugees? Why are they called that word? Why do they need to leave their country? Why are they...
Kind
Green, Alison
Paper Book
  Imagine a world where everyone is kind - how can we make that come true? With gorgeous pictures by a host of the world's top illustrators, Kindis a timely, inspiring picture book about the many ways children can be kind, from sharing their toys and games to helping those...

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