Lubna and Pebble
Published on 6. February 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-0-19-276725-7 (ISBN)
Description
In an unforgettable story that subtly addresses the refugee crisis, a young girl must decide if friendship means giving up the one item that gives her comfort during a time of utter uncertainty.
Lubna's best friend is a pebble. She found it on the beach when they arrived in the night, then she fell asleep in Daddy's salty arms. Lubna tells Pebble everything. About home. About her brothers. About the war. Pebble always listens to her stories and smiles when she feels afraid. But when a lost little boy arrives in the World of Tents, Lubna understands that he needs Pebble even more than she does . . .
Lubna's best friend is a pebble. She found it on the beach when they arrived in the night, then she fell asleep in Daddy's salty arms. Lubna tells Pebble everything. About home. About her brothers. About the war. Pebble always listens to her stories and smiles when she feels afraid. But when a lost little boy arrives in the World of Tents, Lubna understands that he needs Pebble even more than she does . . .
Reviews / Votes
** Featured in The Atlantic's 65 Essential Children's Books** "An unforgettable story that subtly addresses the refugee crisis." * Children's Books Ireland * "This warm and touching picturebook, about a child's kindness to another, features children who have crossed a sea from a war to live in a world of tents. Evocative drawings express sadness and hope." * One to Watch Out For in the Sunday Times * "This tender, understated story honors the emotional resilience of young people." * Horn Book Magazine * "A true celebration of the endless creativity and resilience of children." * Kirkus Reviews * "Spacious, soaring spreads by Egneus add flashes of imaginative escape to the poignant story by Meddour." * Publishers Weekly * "The story has an ageless emotional heart, really, with lovely illustrations, told in a way easily understood by children." * Families Glasgow * "This is a wise, gentle story about the possibility of kindness in even the bleakest situations." * LoveReading4Kids * "As Lubna arrives in the World of Tents, so begins an emotional story about the power of friendship set against the background of the refugee crisis." * Books for Topics *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Dimensions
Height: 270 mm
Width: 230 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
159 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-276725-7 (9780192767257)
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WENDY MEDDOUR is the author and illustrator of A Hen in the Wardrobe which won the John C Laurence Award for writing that improves relations between races. It was also shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award for an outstanding first novel.
Wendy was brought up in Aberystwyth and spent many years teaching English at Oxford University. She is also the author of the Wendy Quill books and writes and paints from her home in Wiltshire. Daniel Egneus is a multiple award-winning artist known for his rich, magical and vibrant illustration style. He has successfully collaborated with writers such as Neil Gaiman on his American Gods quartet, as well as regularly illlustrating for fashion labels such as Chanel.
Wendy was brought up in Aberystwyth and spent many years teaching English at Oxford University. She is also the author of the Wendy Quill books and writes and paints from her home in Wiltshire. Daniel Egneus is a multiple award-winning artist known for his rich, magical and vibrant illustration style. He has successfully collaborated with writers such as Neil Gaiman on his American Gods quartet, as well as regularly illlustrating for fashion labels such as Chanel.