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“…attempts to help readers understand that their peers in many parts of the world are suffering and becoming refugees because of “”wars, natural disasters, and acts of terrorism.” –Kirkus Reviews

Refugees and Migrants

Written by Ceri Roberts
Illustrated by Hanane Kai
Published by B.E.S.

With our 24/7 news cycle and constant access to the latest headlines, the world can be a scary place. Now imagine you’re a child trying to make sense of it all! What does this news mean? How does it affect me? That’s where Children in Our World can help. This beautifully illustrated non-fiction series takes a timely look at today’s biggest issues and sensitively explains the crises that dominate the news in an appropriate way for young children. Each book uses relatable comparisons, carefully researched text, and striking illustrations to help kids understand the many difficulties that children just like them face in the world today. Refugees and Migrants discusses the questions “What does it mean to be a refugee or a migrant? Why would people leave their homes?” It answers kids’ questions, offers reassurance, and empowers them with ways they can help those affected. Where issues are not appropriate to describe in words, award-winning illustrator Hanane Kai uses a deft hand to create powerful illustrations that help children visualize the people impacted by poverty, hunger, war, racism, and more. All of the images are sensitively rendered and perfectly suited for younger children. These books are an excellent cross-curricular resource use them to explore these important issues and tie them into discussions about food, wealth, compassion, empathy, and current affairs.

Primary ISBN: 9781438050201
Available As: Hardcover
Nonfiction, Age 07 or older

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Setting: Various

Character’s New Arrival/New American Status: Refugee

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