This story based on the true events of a young girl’s transition from the poverty of Ethiopia to life in America will be an inspiration for young readers
CHRISTINE IERONIMO traveled to Ethiopia in May 2008 to adopt her daughter and was deeply affected by the poverty there. Since then she has been involved in many organizations focusing on education and other efforts in Ethiopia. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and four children. www.christineieronimo.com ERIC VELASQUEZ is the author and illustrator of The Price of Freedom, Grandma's Records and Grandma's Gift, a Pura Belpré Award winner. He is also the illustrator of The Piano Man, for which he won the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award. www.ericvelasquez.com
This slim, sweet story will resonate particularly with children
missing a previous home.
*Kirkus Reviews*
Velasquez’s light-infused illustrations capture the quiet dignity
of Emaye’s grief and Eva’s tentative acceptance, and perfectly
complement the tender tone of the text... This book can be read as
one of a growing number of immigration stories.
*Booklist*
Beautifully illustrated oil paintings bring the words to life...
This would be a good resource to use while doing cultural studies,
especially with younger students.
*Library Media Connection*
Provides an opportunity for addressing themes of poverty and
resource inequity with a very young audience. The perspective is
spot-on, and the presentation of Alemitu’s culture shock is
realistically detailed. Velasquez’s lush full-bleed oil
compositions offer photorealistic portraits of the story’s
characters... Raises some important talking points for young
listeners as well as some thoughtful reminders to appreciate easy
access to food and water.
*BCCB*
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