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“I look up to the birds that seem to be following us. They are migrating just like us. And their journey, like ours, is very long, but they don‘t have to cross any borders.”

This book would be great to talk about the prominent social topic of immigration. This could be a window into what immigrants might face in order to live a life they deserve. It could also be a mirror for students who are immigrants or whose families immigrated.

This is a picture book and was published in 2016. This book takes readers through the emotional journey of immigration through illustrations that take up the entire page. The use of colors conveys emotions like fear, anxiety, hope, and change. Hope is expressed with brighter colors, while fear is expressed through a black background with small cut-outs for the words. Visual metaphors for freedom are also used, such as birds.

After reading #Iammalala it only made sense for me to read this one! There are many stories about #displaced girls from around the world. ❤️

“These Olive Trees is far more than a picturebook about a refugee experience. It provides a distinct look into the resilience and culture of the Palestinian people.“ See the full review of this picturebook here: https://wowlit.org/on-line-publications/review/xvii-1/8/

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1. I was. Always top of the class! Left school with 10 A-C grades at GCSE.
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Thao Lam is a master storyteller. I have enjoyed other books by this author but would consider this among their best work. Honestly, I‘m surprised this does not have a Caldicott. This is her mother ‘s refugee story told entirely in pictures. This story is heart wrenchingly beautiful. And the analogy of refugees as ants and what can and did happen. I‘m very thankful the author chose to include at the end a history of their family and

“I am the small green pea, you are the tender pod, hold me.“

This book evokes calm and gentle feelings. It is soothing and calming and this makes it a beautiful read for students. This story could be added to morning meeting or even a relaxation routine to help students unwind!