Chloé Wonders, Multiple-Copy Set

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Young readers will relate to Zahra’s feelings of loss when she can’t find her teddy bear, which serves as a bridge for empathizing with the relatively extreme loss experienced by the refugee child in the story.
RAMADAN & ISLAM: Written by a Muslim author and illustrated by a Muslim artist, the story immerses readers in the rituals of Ramadan, while endnotes provide additional factual information about Ramadan, Islam and variations in Muslim traditions.
ASYLUM SEEKERS & DISPLACEMENT: Provides a sensitive portrayal of displacement for children who are both familiar and unfamiliar with the concept. Endnotes explain more about asylum seekers, refugees, shelters and long-term foster care.

Includes a few challenging words that will help expand a child’s vocabulary.
Explores the concepts of friendship, patience, and understanding.
Old fashioned artwork captures the mood and tone of the story.
Helps children to learn to step out of their comfort zone.