Wishes tells the powerful, honest story about one Vietnamese family's search for a new home on the other side of the world, and the long-lasting and powerful impact that makes on the littlest member of the family.
Inspired by actual events in the author's life, this is a narrative that is both timely and timeless. Told through the eyes of a young girl, the story chronicles a family's difficult and powerful journey to pack up what they can carry and to leave their world behind, traveling to a new and unknown place in a crowded boat.
Wishes tells a powerful and timely story in a gentle and approachable way for young children and their families. With themes of kindness, bravery, hope, and love running throughout, Wishes is a must-have book for every child's bookshelf.
| ISBN: | 9781338305890 |
| Publication date: | 1st July 2021 |
| Author: | Muon Van |
| Illustrator: | Victo Ngai |
| Publisher: | Scholastic an imprint of Scholasticnc |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 40 pages |
| Genres: |
Bedtime Stories for Children Picture storybooks: imagination and play Children’s / Teenage social topics: Migration / refugees Picture storybooks Gift Books Stories about Family and Friends People / Places Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism PSHE: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Inclusion |