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“Emotional, touching story: Follows the tale of a boy who has to leave everything he knows behind.
Approachable introduction to a relevant topic: A sensitive exploration of migration.”

—Publisher

How to Put a Whale in a Suitcase

Written by Raul Guridi
Illustrated by Raul Guridi
Published by Tate Publishing

A thought-provoking and striking new title from Raul Guridi that explores the theme of migration.

What happens if you suddenly have to leave your home and put everything you love into one suitcase? How do you begin to fit everything in? As the boy in the book tries to squeeze his whale into a suitcase, it becomes clear that the whale symbolizes something much larger.

Primary ISBN: 9781849766234
Publication Date: October 2019
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 03 or older

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Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant

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