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Lantana Publishing, 2020-03-03

Boundless Sky

Boundless Sky

Amanda Addison, Author

Manuela Adreani, Illustrator

Hardcover

9781911373674

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"Nobody knew, nobody dreamed, nobody even considered the possibility that a bird that fits in your hand might fly halfway around the world looking for a place to nest . . . or that a young girl from northern Africa might flee halfway around the world ..."--Provided by publisher.
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This soaring story celebrates courage and hope through lyrical prose and vivid imagery. It invites readers to dream beyond limits, embracing resilience and the transformative power of belief. A radiant reminder that even the smallest voices can inspire boundless possibilities.

Keywords and Themes: Africa • Animals • Birds • Courage • Determination • Dreaming • Emigration • Empowerment • Growth • Hope • Imagination • Immigration & Refugees • Inspiration • Juvenile Fiction • Optimism • Places • Resilience • Social Themes

Age Range • 5-8

Pages • 40

Subjects • Migratory birds • Refugees • Refugee children • Child refugees • Children's stories • Picture books

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emigration, Immigration & Refugees • Juvenile Fiction | Places | Africa • Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Birds

A migrating swallow and a migrant girl cross paths while looking for a place to call home.

A bird so small that it fits in your hand flies halfway around the world looking for a place to nest, while a young girl from northern Africa flees halfway around the world looking for safety. This is the story of Bird. This is the story of Leila. This is the story of a chance encounter and a long journey home.

North Somerset Teachers Book Awards shortlist. Kate Greenaway Medal Nomination.

"Beneath the surface, one can find many opportunities for a deep conversation about belonging, welcoming, and freedom from oppression and danger"--Youth Book Review Services

"A delicate and touching little tale that packs its powerful message inside a velvet glove. Do yourselves a favor and order a copy now"--The Letterpress Project

"A beautiful exploration of friendship, the parallel migrations of Bird and Leila, and the welcome they receive in their new home. Perfect for developing empathy and compassion"--Library Girl and Book Boy

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