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Amira's suitcase / Vikki Conley [writer] ; Nicky Johnston [illustrator].

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: London : New Frontier Publishing Europe, 2022Distributor: Minneapolis, MN : Distributed in the US and Canada by Lerner Publishing Group Copyright date: ©2022Edition: American editionDescription: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781913639778
  • 1913639770
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: It begins with a tiny seed growing inside a suitcase. Before long, she finds a sprouting seed growing inside her suitcase and lovingly begins to nurture and look after the seed, like a new friend. She waters it, talks to it and takes it to the light. As the seed grows and grows, so does Amira's happiness, her friendships and her way of life. The seed becomes a powerful symbol for hope and happiness. This story encourages children to think about the process of nurturing something and helping it to grow. Exploring the key themes of friendship and inclusivity, this story ultimately shows that kindness can flourish even in difficult circumstances. Amira's Suitcase is a gentle, thought-provoking tale about friendship and hope.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's Picturebook Friends & Neighbors CONLEY VIKKI Available 33111010871826
Children's Book Children's Book Northport Library Children's Picturebook CONLEY VIKKI Available 33111009442985
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Amira's Suitcase is a gentle, thoughtful story about a little girl who arrives at a settlement camp with her family and a few suitcases. Before long, she finds a sprouting seed growing inside her suitcase and lovingly begins to nurture and look after the seed, like a new friend. She waters it, talks to it and takes it to the light. As the seed grows and grows, so does Amira's happiness, her friendships and her way of life. The seed becomes a powerful symbol for hope and happiness. This story encourages children to think about the process of nurturing something and helping it to grow. Exploring the key themes of friendship and inclusivity, this story ultimately shows that kindness can flourish even in difficult circumstances.

It begins with a tiny seed growing inside a suitcase. Before long, she finds a sprouting seed growing inside her suitcase and lovingly begins to nurture and look after the seed, like a new friend. She waters it, talks to it and takes it to the light. As the seed grows and grows, so does Amira's happiness, her friendships and her way of life. The seed becomes a powerful symbol for hope and happiness. This story encourages children to think about the process of nurturing something and helping it to grow. Exploring the key themes of friendship and inclusivity, this story ultimately shows that kindness can flourish even in difficult circumstances. Amira's Suitcase is a gentle, thought-provoking tale about friendship and hope.

Ages 4-8.

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