Home for Grace
When a woman appears with a sleeping bag, living in a shop doorway, Jess is full of questions. Where is her home? Why did she leave? And what will happen when the snow comes?
Inspired by a case of unkindness towards an unhoused person outside a bookshop, witnessed by the author and her daughter, this sensitive and nuanced picture book encourages compassion and embracing differences. Told from a child’s perspective, we learn together that everybody has a story and a personal concept of what ‘home’ is.
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979-8-7656-0832-6
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$23.99 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Picture Books |
| Category | Diverse Books: Celebrating Differences , Diverse Books: Immigration & Refugees, Diverse Books: Social Class, Diversity, SEL: C Social Awareness, SEL: D Relationship Skills, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2022 |
| Publisher | Andersen Press USA |
| Imprint | Andersen Press USA |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2023-10-03 |
Author: Kathryn White
Kathryn White grew up in the Midlands of England and now lives in Wells with her husband. Inspired by her children and grandchildren, she has written more than thirty children’s books, almost all of which feature animals as the main characters.
Illustrator: Rachael Dean
Rachael Dean studied Graphic Design and Illustration at University and graduated with a First Class Honors degree. Rachael works traditionally painting images which are vividly rich and bold. Her illustrating passion lies in the outdoors and traveling. Rachael illustrates for publishers around the world. She lives on the coast near Liverpool, UK.
Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
“Grace’s story is nuanced, and readers will appreciate the depth of emotion conveyed by the illustrations. These provide an entry for conversation about the complexities of poverty, trauma, emigration, and inadequate support for unhoused people.”—Kirkus Reviews