The Little Refugee

Discover the powerful journey of courage and hope in The Little Refugee, Anh Do's heartfelt story of fleeing Vietnam's turmoil and building a new life in Australia. This captivating narrative reveals the dangers of their perilous escape on an overcrowded boat amid monstrous waves and pirate threats, as well as the challenges Anh faced adapting to a new culture and language. Filled with warmth, humour, and resilience, the book is perfect for young readers to understand the experiences of refugees and the strength found in family bonds. An Honour Book of the 2012 CBCA Book of the Year, this title offers an engaging introduction to empathy, multiculturalism, and perseverance through life's difficulties.

Educational Benefits:

• Raises awareness of refugee experiences and multicultural Australia.
• Develops empathy and social-emotional learning through real-life stories.
• Supports understanding of historical migration and cultural adaptation.
• Encourages resilience and positive attitudes towards change and adversity.

Classroom Ideas:

• Facilitate discussions on diversity, migration, and family support networks.
• Encourage narrative writing inspired by personal or family journeys.
• Use drama to role-play scenarios about courage and overcoming challenges.
• Create art projects expressing themes of hope and belonging.

Information:

• Format: Paperback
• Dimensions: 185 x 240 mm
• Pages: Approx. 32