Out

A young girl and her mother leave their war-torn country and take a long boat journey to find a safer place to live. Despite the dangerous journey to reach freedom, the girl remains positive and feels so lucky to be safe and living a new life, although she still misses her father and experiences some difficulties as she adjusts to her new country. This powerful picture book can be used as a read-aloud to spark discussion of resilience, refugees, survival, the effects of war, family, and bravery, and can encourage students to have empathy for people in their school or community who have had similar experiences. Simple, easy-to-read text is accompanied by large, muted illustrations.