Description

In an unforgettable story that subtly addresses the refugee crisis, a young girl must decide if friendship means giving up the one item that gives her comfort during a time of utter uncertainty.

Lubna’s best friend is a pebble. She found it on the beach when they arrived in the night, then she fell asleep in Daddy’s salty arms. Lubna tells Pebble everything. About home. About her brothers. About the war. Pebble always listens to her stories and smiles when she feels afraid. But when a lost little boy arrives in the World of Tents, Lubna understands that he needs Pebble even more than she does . . .

Publisher Review

This warm and touching picturebook, about a child's kindness to another, features children who have crossed a sea from a war to live in a world of tents. Evocative drawings express sadness and hope. * One to Watch Out For in the Sunday Times * This tender, understated story honors the emotional resilience of young people. * Horn Book Magazine * A true celebration of the endless creativity and resilience of children. * Kirkus Reviews * Spacious, soaring spreads by Egneus add flashes of imaginative escape to the poignant story by Meddour. * Publishers Weekly * The story has an ageless emotional heart, really, with lovely illustrations, told in a way easily understood by children. * Families Glasgow *