What Is a Refugee? by Gravel, Elise

An accessible picture book that oh-so-simply and graphically introduces the term "refugee" to curious young children to help them better understand the world in which they live.

Who are refugees? Why are they called that word? Why do they need to leave their country? Why are they sometimes not welcome in their new country? In this relevant picture book for the youngest children, author-illustrator Elise Gravel explores what it means to be a refugee in bold, graphic illustrations and spare text. This is the perfect tool to introduce an important and timely topic to children.

Author: Elise Gravel
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade Books
Published: 09/24/2019
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.40h x 7.60w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780593120057
Age Range: 3-7

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/10/2019
Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2019
Booklist 08/01/2019 pg. 54
School Library Journal 09/01/2019 pg. 136
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2019

About the Author
Elise Gravel is an award-winning author-illustrator from Quebec. She studied graphic design at Le Collège d'Enseignement Général et Professional and has since published numerous picture books including La clé à molette (La Courte Échelle Publishers), which won the Governor General's Literary Award for illustration. She is inspired by social causes and lives in Montreal with her husband and two children. Visit her online at www.elisegravel.com/en and follow her on Twitter (@EliseGravel) and Instagram (elise_gravel).