Story Boat

Beautiful and timely...about refugee families

This is a story about families that must leave their homes and journey to safety.It's full of evocative, lyrical language, as well as textured, imaginative illustrations.I recommend this gorgeous picture book.

'Story Boat' by Kyo Maclear with illustrations by Rashin Kheiriyeh is a picture book about young refugees finding comfort and hope in the simplest of objects.A family forced to flee to a new home includes a young girl and her little brother. They must learn to make a home as they travel. A simple object like a cup can be a boat in the imagination. A blanket becomes a sail. And hope is ever on the horizon.This picture book is about a sad situation, but I liked the viewpoint of hope that it took. The children have imaginations that help them cope.The illustrations are also very lovely.I received a review copy of this ebook issue from Tundra Books, Penguin Random House Canada, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.

Through lyrical text and touching illustrations, The Story Boat, depicts the courage and hopes of refugee children.