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Discover 'My Favorite Memories,' a heartwarming picture book thoughtfully crafted for children aged 5 to 9. This beautifully illustrated story, **winner of the BolognaRagazzi Award 2020**, invites young readers to explore themes of change, resilience, and the emotional journey of moving to a new home. Follow a young girl as she reflects on her treasured belongings – from an aquarium to a pear tree, and even her beloved ocean. While she cannot physically carry everything, she learns that memories can travel with us in more profound ways. Perfect for parents and educators alike, this book serves as a gentle tool to discuss important life transitions like immigrating and relocating. With its soothing narrative and stunning artwork by an award-winning illustrator, 'My Favorite Memories' encourages children to embrace change and cherish the memories they hold dear. Ideal for bedtime stories or classroom discussions, this picture book is a must-have for any young reader's collection, stimulating meaningful conversations about home and heart. Whether as a gift or as a resource for teaching about resilience, it’s a journey worth taking. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781733121248. Format: Picture book. Year: 2020. Publisher: Blue Dot Press.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781733121248
Format: Picture book
Year: 2020
Publisher: Blue Dot Press
Description:
Age range 5 to 9
*Winner ofBolognaRagazzi Award2020 (German edition)*
A beautifully simple story about moving to a new home, exploring themes of change and permanence and told with warm illustrations from an award-winning illustrator.
A young girl is moving to a new country, and there's so much that she wants to bring: an aquarium, a pear tree, her best friend, the ocean. As she moves through the list of the things she loves, she comes to understand that while we cannot always carry things with us physically—maybe they can travel with us in other ways. Told with warm illustrations by an award-winning picture book illustrator, My Favorite Memories offers parents and educators a gentle but impactful way to discuss the idea of resilience along with complex life events like immigration and moving to a new home.
'A gentle story about change, home, and the hope life hands us when we open our hearts to receive it." — Amina Chaudhri,Booklist, starred review
'A globally collaborative trio present lucky audiencesMy Favorite Memories,a poignant, hopeful journey of transition and relocation. Sarihi's spare story, translated from the German by Lauffer and enhanced by IBBY-Honored Völk's magnificent illustrations, will undoubtedly resonate with audiences around the world.' —Terry Hong,Smithsonian BookDragon+Shelf Awareness
'Volk brings Sarihi's simple but heartening story to life through beautiful…illustrations…Staying true to its childlike perspective, this book offers the op
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781733121248
Format: Picture book
Year: 2020
Publisher: Blue Dot Press
Description:
Age range 5 to 9
*Winner ofBolognaRagazzi Award2020 (German edition)*
A beautifully simple story about moving to a new home, exploring themes of change and permanence and told with warm illustrations from an award-winning illustrator.
A young girl is moving to a new country, and there's so much that she wants to bring: an aquarium, a pear tree, her best friend, the ocean. As she moves through the list of the things she loves, she comes to understand that while we cannot always carry things with us physically—maybe they can travel with us in other ways. Told with warm illustrations by an award-winning picture book illustrator, My Favorite Memories offers parents and educators a gentle but impactful way to discuss the idea of resilience along with complex life events like immigration and moving to a new home.
'A gentle story about change, home, and the hope life hands us when we open our hearts to receive it." — Amina Chaudhri,Booklist, starred review
'A globally collaborative trio present lucky audiencesMy Favorite Memories,a poignant, hopeful journey of transition and relocation. Sarihi's spare story, translated from the German by Lauffer and enhanced by IBBY-Honored Völk's magnificent illustrations, will undoubtedly resonate with audiences around the world.' —Terry Hong,Smithsonian BookDragon+Shelf Awareness
'Volk brings Sarihi's simple but heartening story to life through beautiful…illustrations…Staying true to its childlike perspective, this book offers the op