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April’s Journey
While fleeing the destruction and loneliness of bombs and war, April meets Julio, another child who has lost everything. They are accompanied only by their stuffed animals and their backpacks, full of memories.
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April runs away from the ruins and loneliness left by the war in search of a new home. She carries with her only her stuffed animal, Coco, and her backpack, full of memories.
After walking through rain and snow, she meets another child, Julio. Together, they climb mountains and sleep in abandoned houses, until they reach the sea. Never giving up hope, they embark on a dangerous journey towards a new beginning.
An important book to help talk about the consequences of war and the experiences of refugees.
TRANSLATORS
- English: Cecilia Ross
- Picture Book
- Years: + 4 years
- Size: 9,8 x 9,8 in / 250 x 250 mm
- Product Form: Hardback
- Pages: 40
- ISBN: 978-84-10406-80-3
- $ 16,99 / 14,90 €
For caregivers of young children seeking a gentle exploration of the emotional impact of violent displacement, the book offers a starting point for meaningful conversation. A dialogue-sparking meditation on a global crisis.
A heartrending tale that approaches the topic of child refugees with a deft, subtle hand, this picture book dreams of a better world.
Overall, this book is a thought-provoking look at the aftermath of war that can begin discussions with elementary-age children.
Rovira also utilizes a very interesting style in his art. Very spare, with the aid of colored pencils and watercolors. And while the premise is pretty bleak, this is a picture book, so at the end of the day they are rescued and they find a place to be safe. A worthwhile fantasy.
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