Book of the Month, July 2017
Stepping Stones: A Refugee Family’s Journey by Margriet Ruurs, with translation by Falah Raheem and illustrations by Nizar Badr

Bilingual English/Arabic text and expressive artwork made from stones tell the story of a boy and his family who must flee their home in war-torn Syria. Their journey is dangerous and grueling, but eventually they find a safe haven. This timely book is an excellent introduction to the concept of refugees and will spark powerful discussions about the consequences of war and the treatment of people forced out of their homes. -Recommended by Janine Schall

Susan Corapi reviewed Stepping Stones for our journal, WOW Review.

ISBN: 9781459814905
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
PubDate: October 2016

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• Themes: Falah Raheem, Janine Schall, Margriet Ruurs, Nizar Badr, Stepping Stones
• Descriptors: WOW Recommends