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Lubna and Pebble

By Wendy Meddour
Illustrated by Daniel Egnéus

By Wendy Meddour
Illustrated by Daniel Egnéus

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Hardcover $17.99

Mar 05, 2019 | ISBN 9780525554165 | 4-8 years

Lubna and Pebble by Wendy Meddour
Hardcover $17.99
Mar 05, 2019 | ISBN 9780525554165

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    Mar 05, 2019 | ISBN 9780525554165 | 4-8 years

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About Lubna and Pebble

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
 

Product Details

Category: Children’s Picture Books

Hardcover | $17.99
Published by Dial Books
Mar 05, 2019 | 32 Pages | 9 x 10-5/8 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780525554165

Praise

“A timely story of displacement, loss, friendship and kindness—universal messages with timeless appeal.”—Booklist, starred review

“The larger-than-life, almost dreamy illustrations show readers what Lubna sees and feels, and the rawness of both text and images penetrates the heart. . . . A true celebration of the endless creativity and resilience of children.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Spacious, soaring spreads by Egnéus add flashes of imaginative escape to the poignant story by Meddour. . . . The story addresses a difficult subject but stays focused on hope.”—Publishers Weekly

“Meddour’s short, simple sentences pack an emotional punch. . . . This tender, understated story honors the emotional resilience of young people.”—Horn Book

“A truly important story about the refugee crisis and the power of friendship. Highly recommended.”—School Library Journal

Awards

Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award NOMINEE

New York State Three Apples Award NOMINEE

Washington Children’s Choice Picture Book Award NOMINEE

Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books SELECTION

Illinois State Library Monarch Award SELECTION

Kansas State Reading Circle Award SELECTION

Kentucky Bluegrass Master List SELECTION

Time Magazine Best Children’s Books of the Year SELECTION

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