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“In this poignant tale, two children share their experiences of being displaced from their homes. . . Satüpo’s fanciful illustrations convey both warmth and melancholy.”

—The Horn Book, Starred Review

“Its exquisite, atmospheric collage art evoking feelings of displacement, this empathy-building picture book focuses on refugee families around the world. Children walk with bowed heads beside their parents, or sneak a few moments of play with other children, as they head for places far away from their first homes. They imagine that their homes miss them, too; they personify those longed-for places in their minds. Wistful and lyrical, the intermittent prose balances out the tough circumstances implied in quiet threads depicting tanks and hints of violence, imbuing the everychild’s innocent wish that all will find homes in time with added power.”

—Foreword Reviews, Starred Review

Home Is a Door We Carry

Written by Constantin Satüpo
Illustrated by Constantin Satüpo
Published by Yonder

I miss my home; if only I could shrink him with a magic spell and carry him with me! Or what if he was big and strong enough to protect us on our long journey?

Did you know that every year, millions of children have to leave their homes behind? Sometimes a flood or a drought makes their homes unsafe. Sometimes a war breaks out and forces whole communities to flee.

When two small children set out to find a safer place to live, they decide to do the impossible: they carry their homes with them. One child uses a magic spell to shrink their house; the other’s house becomes so big and strong it can protect them and everyone else who needs help, too.

Primary ISBN: 9781632064219
Publication Date: April 2026
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 05 or older

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Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Refugee

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