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Mina Belongs Here
- Subject
- Legends, Myths, Fables - General
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Floris Books
- Size
- 27.4 cm × 25.1 cm
- ISBN
- 9781782508113
Mina is worried about starting a kindergarten in her new country where the only word she can understand is her name. A warm and emotive story that explores how sharing a language can encourage a sense of belonging through a gentle story and lively illustrations.
At Mina's kindergarten she listens to stories, songs and chatter in an unfamiliar language. She tries out sounds that roar in her throat and tickle her tongue until the new words feel like her own. Then one day, Mina realises that this language now belongs to her, and she belongs to this new world.
Mina Belongs Here is a heartfelt and uplifting story of a migrant experience and discovering a sense of belonging through shared words. The expressive illustrations begin in muted monochrome, slowly transforming to vibrant color as Mina's understanding grows.
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What reviewers said
A School Library Journal Best Picture Book of 2023
The 2024 Bank Street Best Children's Books of the Year
'This tender, lyrical text brings to life moments that many immigrants will recognize... A visually engaging, rose-colored exploration of the immigrant experience.'
'Lyrical and uplifting text combined with gorgeous artwork masterfully tells a story of a young child struggling in a new environment and eventually gaining self-confidence and friendship of others.'
'The expressive illustrations start out in monochrome gray tones. Gradually the scenes become more colorful and, ultimately, quite vibrant as Mina slowly picks up her new language and begins to feel part of the group... This appealing picture book reflects the experiences of many immigrant children throughout the world.'
'A heartfelt and uplifting story of a migrant experience and discovering a sense of belonging through shared words. The expressive illustrations begin in muted monochrome, slowly transforming to vibrant color as Mina's understanding grows.'
"Tender, lyrical text brings to life moments that many immigrants will recognize... visually engaging."
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