The Suitcase
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · September 29, 2020
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- Who it’s for
- A gentle, searching story asks what we owe a stranger—and what mistrust can cost.
- Themes
- Immigration and new beginnings, Trust and belief, Kindness toward people in need
- Genres
- Immigration & Moving, Friendship, Stranger Safety
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A powerful story about immigration, trust, and new beginnings, full of heart and humanity, for anyone who has ever felt unwelcome or out of place. Perfect for fans of Allen Say, Francesca Sanna, and Yuyi Morales. When a weary stranger arrives one day, with only a suitcase, everyone is full of questions: Why is he here? Where has he come from? And just what is in that suitcase?
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To learn the answers, they can either trust the newcomer or discover what they risk by not believing him. A story about hope and kindness, truth and perception—and most importantly, about how we treat those in need. "At a time when over 65 million people are forcibly displaced around the world, this beautifully illustrated and wise, gentle tale of tolerance and kindness for fellow humans resonates deeply. I hope all parents share The Suitcase with their children." - Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner "A simple, powerful way to introduce the idea of kindness to strangers to young children" - Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo
Kindness at the Door
A gentle, searching story asks what we owe a stranger—and what mistrust can cost.
Come here for
- A child-friendly lens on immigration, belonging, and feeling out of place
- Questions of trust, truth, and how we treat people in need
Expect
- A hopeful story shaped by kindness and perception
- A weary newcomer, a suitcase, and plenty of questions
Where it sits
| Immigration & Moving | 96% |
|---|---|
| Friendship | 44% |
| Stranger Safety | 40% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Alternative Family Stories
- Places to Explore
- Big Feelings
- Friendship
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- Homelessness & Poverty
- New Experiences
- Prejudice & Racism
- Values & Virtues
- Authors
- Chris Naylor-Ballesteros
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- September 29, 2020
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Immigration and new beginnings · Trust and belief · Kindness toward people in need
- Reading lane
- Alternative Family Stories