Product Information
Askar immigrated with her family from war-torn Lebanon when she was seven years old. This picture book tells the story of how she must adjust to her new home in Canada. An ideal book to help kids empathize with immigrant children whose experiences are very similar to Askar's. Full color.Product Identifiers
PublisherAnnick Press, The Limited
ISBN-101554519403
ISBN-139781554519408
eBay Product ID (ePID)234916152
Product Key Features
Book TitleFrom Far Away
TopicPeople & Places / CA / General, General, Social Themes / New Experience, Social Themes / Emigration & Immigration
Publication Year2017
LanguageEnglish
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorSaoussan Askar, Robert Munsch
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience, Ages 2-3, Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Under 2 Years
FormatPicture Book
Dimensions
Item Height0.3in
Item Length9in
Item Width9in
Item Weight9.9 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN2018-297594
ReviewsPraise for the original edition: [From Far Away] "... takes on a difficult theme and communicates it effectively on a child's level. A good choice for classes discussing the immigrant experience." --School Library Journal, Praise for the original edition: ... takes on a difficult theme and communicates it effectively on a child s level. A good choice for classes discussing the immigrant experience. School Library Journal"
Dewey Edition23
Grade fromKindergarten
IllustratedYes
Grade toThird Grade
Dewey Decimal[E]
Lc Classification NumberPz7.M927fr 2017
Illustrated byGreen, Rebecca
Number of Pages32 Pages