This slim, sweet story will resonate particularly with children missing a previous home. (Kirkus Reviews)
Velasquez's light-infused illustrations capture the quiet dignity of Emaye's grief and Eva's tentative acceptance, and perfectly complement the tender tone of the text . . . This book can be read as one of a growing number of immigration stories. (Booklist)
Beautifully illustrated oil paintings bring the words to life . . . This would be a good resource to use while doing cultural studies, especially with younger students. (Library Media Connexion)
Provides an opportunity for addressing themes of poverty and resource inequity with a very young audience. The perspective is spot-on, and the presentation of Alemitu's culture shock is realistically detailed. Velasquez's lush full-bleed oil compositions offer photorealistic portraits of the story's characters . . . Raises some important talking points for young listeners as well as some thoughtful reminders to appreciate easy access to food and water. (BCCB)
This slim, sweet story will resonate particularly with children missing a previous home. (Kirkus Reviews)
Velasquez's light-infused illustrations capture the quiet dignity of Emaye's grief and Eva's tentative acceptance, and perfectly complement the tender tone of the text . . . This book can be read as one of a growing number of immigration stories. (Booklist)
Beautifully illustrated oil paintings bring the words to life . . . This would be a good resource to use while doing cultural studies, especially with younger students. (Library Media Connexion)
Provides an opportunity for addressing themes of poverty and resource inequity with a very young audience. The perspective is spot-on, and the presentation of Alemitu's culture shock is realistically detailed. Velasquez's lush full-bleed oil compositions offer photorealistic portraits of the story's characters . . . Raises some important talking points for young listeners as well as some thoughtful reminders to appreciate easy access to food and water. (BCCB)
This story based on the true events of a young girl’s transition from the poverty of Ethiopia to life in America will be an inspiration for young readers
CHRISTINE IERONIMO traveled to Ethiopia in May 2008 to
adopt her daughter and was deeply affected by the poverty there.
Since then she has been involved in many organizations focusing on
education and other efforts in Ethiopia. She lives in Connecticut
with her husband and four children.
www.christineieronimo.com
ERIC VELASQUEZ is the author and illustrator of The Price of
Freedom, Grandma's Records and Grandma's Gift, a Pura Belpré Award
winner. He is also the illustrator of The Piano Man, for which he
won the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award.
www.ericvelasquez.com
This slim, sweet story will resonate particularly with children
missing a previous home.
*Kirkus Reviews*
Velasquez’s light-infused illustrations capture the quiet dignity
of Emaye’s grief and Eva’s tentative acceptance, and perfectly
complement the tender tone of the text... This book can be read as
one of a growing number of immigration stories.
*Booklist*
Beautifully illustrated oil paintings bring the words to life...
This would be a good resource to use while doing cultural studies,
especially with younger students.
*Library Media Connection*
Provides an opportunity for addressing themes of poverty and
resource inequity with a very young audience. The perspective is
spot-on, and the presentation of Alemitu’s culture shock is
realistically detailed. Velasquez’s lush full-bleed oil
compositions offer photorealistic portraits of the story’s
characters... Raises some important talking points for young
listeners as well as some thoughtful reminders to appreciate easy
access to food and water.
*BCCB*
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