*A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best 2025 pick* 'Both poignant and buoyant: a touching tribute to love and the endurance of the human spirit.' -- Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review 'A family's forced migration prompts a new way of seeing home in this sensitively rendered tale of change. Arresting.' -- Publishers Weekly, Starred Review 'A superb book that evokes empathy for families facing forced migration, examining the topic in an accessible way for children.' -- BookPage, Starred Review 'A poignant and moving story. Tender and charming, this glimpse into the subject is both timely and encouraging.' -- Armadillo 'The illustrations are gentle and expansive. Perrella and Salerno explain how they wanted "to show that play, friendship and love are also present, and that the magic and innocence of childhood can remain.
" They capture these ideas beautifully in this gorgeous book' -- Juno 'This is such an important book. This powerful tale of courage, perseverance and community illustrates how we carry our homes with us, and will help young children understand a refugee's journey.' -- Kindling 'A perfect book to introduce children to the story of some immigrants and to help students who have migrated feel less alone.' -- Adrien Carter, YA Books Central 'Despite her trying journey, Clara is sweet and soft, and her love of art winds through the book, with her own drawings of the stories of the people she meets intertwining and dancing beautifully with the reality around her.' -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books 'Celebrates family and connections which emerge even from seeing homelessness and nomadic travel, making for a picture book strong in family connections and positivity.' -- Donovan's Literary Services 'The illustrations radiate a sense of happiness and joy. Through the colors and images, the story tries to connect children with an entertaining journey of discovery through nature to help them keep the magic and innocence of childhood. I hope this book becomes a window for people in general to understand what migrants go through and how much kindness they need; and a mirror for migrants themselves to see they are not alone, and that they can find a place to call home wherever they go.
' -- Un viaje en libro 'This striking book is inspired by real life refugee experiences in Venezuela and gently presents this timely issue in a child friendly way.' -- Bentley Heath Primary School Book Club 'This is one of the most poignant books I've ever read to my little one. The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous. They're diverse and a delight to look at, there's so much to explore on each page.' -- Mum of Boys Northeast (Instagram) 'The illustrations are so emotive and pure. It is a book that I will treasure as it has truly touched me.' -- Mammy Gittins (Instagram) 'So tender and so strong. A compassionate look at migration for young readers, and a gentle way to start conversations.
' -- Read with a Rescue (Instagram).