"A timely story, one that yields multiple interpretations and meanings, from the "othering" of unfamiliar populations and those seeking refuge from a changing world to the impacts of climate change.Dieckmann beautifully weaves together some of today's most difficult themes into a deceptively simple tale." -- Kirkus Reviews , STARRED REVIEW "A beautiful debut from Flying Eye [.] the intricate images, filled with polychromatic leaf-patterns and dynamic stillness, are too good to miss." -- The Guardian "A beautifully illustrated story with several great discussion points: loneliness, misunderstanding and fear, bullying, global warming, and environmental protection." --Little Cub Literacy "a great starting point to talk to the little ones about the effects of global warming." --Meseterkep.
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