Emigration & Immigration

"Celebrates the power of human connections."-School Library Journal (starred review)"Humorous, sensitive, and poignant."-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)The stand-alone companion to National Book Award Finalist and beloved poet Naomi Shihab Nye's The...

In this allegorical picture book, a young rabbit named Pancho eagerly awaits his papa's return. Papa Rabbit traveled north two years ago to find work in the great carrot and lettuce fields to earn money for his family. When Papa does not return, Pancho...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780802854773Author Constance Orbeck-NilssenFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint William B Eerdmans Publishing CoPublisher William B Eerdmans Publishing Co

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781338591392Author Kelly YangFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Scholastic PressPublisher Scholastic PressWeight(grams) 181gDimensions(mm) 191mm * 132mm...

In West of the Moon, award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Margi Preus expertly weaves original fiction with myth and folktale to tell the story of Astri, a young Norwegian girl desperate to join her father in America. After being separated...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781338776256Author Kelly YangFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint Scholastic PressPublisher Scholastic PressWeight(grams) 363gDimensions(mm) 213mm * 137mm *...

"A light fantasy with a powerful message of hope." -Kirkus Reviews "A gentle yet empowering story." -School Library Journal Ten-year-old Mira must balance the loyalty she feels towards her family with the desire to be accepted by her new classmates in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards (Early Readers) 2022.Book InformationISBN 9780802855800Author Yevgenia NaybergFormat HardbackPage Count 56Imprint...

A heartfelt picture book based on the author-illustrator's own experiences, about a boy who moves to the U.S. mainland from Puerto Rico and realizes that New York City might have more in common with San Juan than he initially thought.Miguel's pet frog,...

This poignant story, about an Afghan refugee child and the family carpet that connects them to home, inspires readers to live and learn in love, not fearWe sip our tea and talk together,Ruby cushions of goose feather.The carpet is for sitting.The Carpet...

Boston Globe, Best 2018 Books for ChildrenTD Canadian Children's Literature Award FinalistMustafa and his family traveled a long way to reach their new home. Some nights Mustafa dreams about the country he used to live in, and he wakes up not knowing...

"An authentic and humanizing perspective on immigration; a must-have for classrooms, libraries, and bilingual collections" - Mary Margaret Mercado, Pima County Public Library, Tucson, AZ Join a young boy and his father on a daring journey from Mexico...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593578605Author Hà DinhFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc)Publisher Waterbrook Press (A Division of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781338591385Author Kelly YangFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint Scholastic PressPublisher Scholastic PressWeight(grams) 372gDimensions(mm) 211mm * 137mm *...

A hopeful and moving coming-of-age story set on the island of Lindisfarne, by David Almond, author of the bestselling Skellig and A Song for Ella Grey: now with fantastic illustrations by the award-winning David Litchfield.Louise has travelled with her...

A New York Times Book Review choice as one of the 10 Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2011, an Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Award Honour Book, and finalist for the Governor General's Award: Children's Illustration and Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz...

Rubina has been invited to her first birthday party, and her mother, Ami, insists that she bring her little sister along. Rubina is mortified, but she can't convince Ami that you just don't bring your younger sister to your friend's party. So both girls...

Lucky Cat is a heartwarming story about an immigrant family in America, and a new friend their daughter June makes as they prepare to open their restaurant. June's family have a new home in America. There's plenty to do before their restaurant opens, but...

Zahra hugs her cherished teddy bear and prays that Ramadan will bring her a longed-for sister. When her bear subsequently goes missing, Zahra finds herself grappling with intense feelings of loss. Over the next few weeks, as she volunteers with her...

Two sisters from the Philippines, abandoned by their father and living in impoverished circumstances in Louisiana, fight to make their lives better. School Library Journal called The Land of Forgotten Girls "A charming and affecting novel about...

When Jingwen moves to a new country, he feels like he's landed on Mars. School is torture, making friends is impossible since he doesn't speak English, and he's often stuck looking after his (extremely irritating) little brother, Yanghao. To distract...

Three starred reviews! "Harrowing but deeply illuminating." -School Library Journal A young boy gets detained by ICE while crossing the border from Mexico to the United States in this timely and unflinching novel by award-winning author Alexandra Diaz...

This young readers' edition of Christina Baker Kline's #1 New York Times bestselling novel Orphan Train follows a twelve-year-old foster girl who forms an unlikely bond with a ninety-one-year old woman.This paperback includes:author's notearchival...

From the award-winning team behind Ida, Always and This Way, Charlie comes an uplifting story of animal friendship, inspired by a real-life pair of storks whose bond overcame great distance Best friends Malena and Klepetan always adventure together! The...

In this Caldecott Medal-winning picture book, master storyteller Allen Say chronicles his family's history between Japan and California. A lyrical, breathtaking tale of one man's love for two countries, Grandfather's Journey is perfect for fans of Last...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912356553Author Shereen MalherbeFormat PaperbackPage Count 46Imprint Beacon Books and Media LtdPublisher Beacon Books and Media LtdWeight(grams)...

Shanti and her parents say goodbye to the monsoon rains in their Indian village. They move to a snowy town on the other side of the world. At first, it isn't easy for Shanti to be new. Back and forth she trudges between her family's Bengali traditions...

Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780517709474Author Faith RinggoldFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780823451678Author Ellen WeinsteinFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Holiday House IncPublisher Holiday House IncWeight(grams) 448gDimensions(mm) 286mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781250778185Author Dane LiuFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Henry Holt & Company IncPublisher Henry Holt & Company IncWeight(grams) 390gDimensions(mm)...

A little girl and her favorite dress dream of an extraordinary life. They enjoy simple pleasures together on a beautiful Greek island. They watch the sunset, do chores, and pick wildflowers on the way home. One day, the dress and the girl must leave the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of ALA Notable Children's Book and ALA Notable Children's Book 2010 and Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature and Chicago Public Library's Best of...

In this magical companion to Bob Graham's celebrated April Underhill, Tooth Fairy, two fairy sisters, April and Esme, are on a brand new adventure!April and Esme are staying at Grandma and Grandad's for a whole weekend! A visit to Grandma and Grandad's...

Thirteen-year-old Matthew is miserable. His journalist dad is stuck overseas, and his mum has moved his great-grandmother in with them to ride out the pandemic, adding to his stress and isolation. But when Matthew finds a photo in his...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781338684667Author Yamile Saied M ndezFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Scholastic USPublisher Scholastic USWeight(grams) 204gDimensions(mm) 191mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781580895774Author Jessica Betancourt-PerezFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Publisher Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.

Winner of the 2017 New York City Big Book AwardIn The Map of Good Memories, a young girl takes time to remember her home before her and her family must flee their war-torn city.Zoe had lived in the city since she was born. She knew every building, every...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Carolyn W. Field Award 2010 and Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award 2011 and Flicker Tale Children's Book Award (Picture Book) 2012 and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Vancouver Children's Literature Roundtable - Sheila Barry Best Canadian Picturebook of the Year Award 2021. Short-listed for Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Books...