Lubna and Pebble by Meddour, Wendy

In an unforgettable story that subtly addresses the refugee crisis, a young girl must decide if friendship means giving up the one item that brings her comfort during a time of utter uncertainty.

Lubna's best friend is a pebble. Pebble always listens to her stories. Pebble always smiles when she feels scared. But when a lost little boy arrives in the World of Tents, Lubna realizes that he needs Pebble even more than she does.

This emotionally stirring and stunningly illustrated picture book explores one girl's powerful act of friendship in the midst of an unknown situation.

TIME Magazine's Top Ten Children's Books
New York Public Library Best Books for Kids
Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best Books
Pennsylvania Baker's Dozen Book Award
New York Three Apples nominee
Indiana Read Aloud Master List
Kansas NEA Reading Circle Recommended Titles
Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award nominee
Kentucky Bluegrass Book Awards Master Lists
Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award nominee


Author: Wendy Meddour
Publisher: Dial Books
Published: 03/05/2019
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 10.80h x 9.30w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780525554165
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 1.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 504689 / Lubna and Pebble


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2018 pg. 142
Publishers Weekly 01/21/2019
School Library Journal 03/01/2019 pg. 88
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2019 pg. 64
Booklist 03/01/2019 pg. 60
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2019 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Wendy Meddour's debut children's book, A Hen in the Wardrobe, was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award for Outstanding First Novel. Wendy is also the author of the Wendy Quill series, which have been translated into over 10 languages. She lives in England.

Daniel Egneus is a Swedish artist who recently illustrated Neil Gaiman's American Gods Quartet as well as the picture books Raven Child and the Snow Witch and The Thing. Daniel lives in Athens, Greece.