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“Wendy Meddour’s story is written with great sensitivity. Presenting what for many immigrant families is a challenging time, she shows how with love, support, kindness and nature’s healing power, the process of adjustment to a different life can begin. The richness and beauty of the natural world – real and remembered – is elegantly captured in Nabila Adani’s misty illustrations and you can read the changing emotions in her portrayal of the two main characters.”

—Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub

“This sweet story of family love and acclimation to unfamiliar places is supported by illustrations that move between bright inside scenes with sharp lines and pastel, watercolor-evocative outdoor ones whose details are near magical.”

—Foreword Reviews

Sunny and the Birds

Written by Wendy Meddour
Illustrated by Nabila Adani
Published by Crocodile Books

When Sunny and his family move to a new country, everything feels unfamiliar—especially to his dad, who misses the doves’ coos in the morning and the swallows that swooped in the sunset. Sunny comes up with a plan to help make his father feel more at home in this new place.

Blending themes of immigration, migration, and family love, this heartwarming story fosters empathy and emotional understanding—perfect for families experiencing a move, newcomers adjusting to life in a new place, and classrooms exploring social-emotional learning. Includes fascinating facts about birds that will inspire young readers’ curiosity and passion for birding.

Primary ISBN: 9781623715663
Publication Date: February 2026
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 03 or older

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Setting: Unspecified (Western Country)

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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