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“Incredibly clever illustrations . . . heavy-hitting text . . . A solid introspection and thoughtful metaphor, great for introducing young readers to the concept of immigration or supplementing older readers’ interest in the topic.”

– Booklist, Starred Review

“A visually compelling take on the refugee experience.”

– Kirkus Reviews

Thread by Thread

Written by Alice Brière-Haquet and Sarah Ardizzone (Translator)
Illustrated by Michela Eccli
Published by Eerdmans Books for Young Readers

A moving refugee story, told through the language of knitting.

Knit one. Purl one. Oh no—there goes another stitch: and a family of mice watches its nest unravel. They flee across the water, past a fire-breathing dragon, toward the unknown. At last the family lands in a place where they can gather the strings of their past and their present together. With the help of some new friends, they can knit a new life.

Illustrated with colored-pencil drawings and plenty of yarn, this poetic book is a gentle way to discuss migration and displacement with children. Thread by Thread expresses both the pain of losing a home—and the joy of creating a new place to belong.

Primary ISBN: 9780802856395
Publication Date: February 2025
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 04 or older

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Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Refugee, On Journey

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