My Words Flew Away Like Birds - by Debora Pearson (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>""When I came here, all my words flew away." As her family is getting ready to move to a different country, a little girl learns words in a new language. "Hello, how are you?" "I am very well, thank you." "Goodbye!" But in the new place, everyone speaks so fast, their words tumble and swirl all around. Their words don't sound like the ones the girl learned. So she doesn't say anything. She waits, watches and listens. Until one day, she discovers she doesn't need a lot of words to find her way." --<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>A poetically told immigration story that fosters understanding and beautifully articulates how the desire to belong and the need for human connection are universal.A little girl learns some words in a new language to prepare for her move to a new country. But when she, her mother and her father arrive, "all her words fly away like birds." The girl waits, and watches, and listens, trying to figure things out. Only, it's hard. Then one day the girl meets someone who needs her help. And as she makes a new friend, she finds that the new words start to come easier --- becoming her words, at last.Beautifully written in engaging and accessible free verse, this poignant story offers a powerful lesson in empathy for children everywhere. The story is inspired by the many newcomer families Debora Pearson has met in her work as a children's librarian in a bustling urban center. Both timely and universal, it provides young children with an opportunity to expand their worldview and be inspired by how the heroine prevails and finds connection. Shrija Jain's simple, whimsical illustrations add playfulness and warmth to the narrative. A perfect read-aloud, this sweet and sensitive picture book encourages all children to celebrate inclusion and highlights the character education traits of resilience, kindness and empathy. There are links here to social studies lessons on community, global awareness and cultural awareness.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>A frank and optimistic picture book about learning to live in a new language.--<i><b>Kirkus Reviews, starred review</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Debora Pearson works as a children's librarian in Toronto, Ontario, and is the author of numerous books for children. <br>Shrija Jain is an illustrator living in Oakville, Ontario, and a graduate of the illustration program at Sheridan College. My Words Flew Away Like Birds is her debut picture book.
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