The Suitcase
Written by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros
Illustrated by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros
Published by HMH Books
When a weary stranger arrives one day, with only a suitcase, everyone is full of questions:
Why is he here?
Where has he come from?
And just what is in that suitcase?
To learn the answers, they can either trust the newcomer or discover what they risk by not believing him.
A story about hope and kindness, truth and perception–and most importantly, about how we treat those in need.
Primary ISBN: 9780358329602
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Animals/Allegory
Themes: Allegory, Allyship, Animals, Cross-Group Friendship, Discrimination: Immigration Status, Discrimination: Racial, Engagement Tool: Arts, Recommended: Community Rallying Against Hate, Refugee: Asylee, Welcoming by Community, Welcoming Library: Core Picture Books (Current)
Setting: n/a
Character’s New Arrival/New American Status: Refugee
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