Edward van de Vendel Mishka Hardcover Book

Winner of the National Book Award for Childrens Literature in the Netherlands! A tender, lyrical story of an Afghani girl finding a new home, new friends, and refugewith the help of a very special bunny. Meet Roya, her three brothers, and their parents. Theyve just welcomed a new family member Mishka, a fluffy bunny rabbit! Mishka quickly becomes the beloved heart of their new home in the Netherlands. As Mishka settles in, he (and Roya!) gradually learn the incredible story of their familys journey from Afghanistan, told from the unique perspectives of big Bashir, gentle Hamayun, tough Navid, and sometimes Mom and Dad. Inspired by coauthor Anoush Elmans own experiences fleeing Afghanistan as a child, this gorgeous, fullcolor illustrated chapter book by Anoush Elman and Edward van de Vendel is a story readers and parents will treasure. Its a heartwarming tale of a young girl navigating a new country, a new school, and the joys (and challenges!) of making new friendsand yes, even a bunny escape! P R A I S E Deftly weaving in moments of humor, joy, and sadness, the authors offer a gentle, childseye view of the dangers the family faces... Profoundly and charmingly moving. Kirkus (starred review) "Van de Vendel and Elmans touching narrative... gets to the emotional heart of Royas circumstances... This is a story with deftly drawn characters and clearly demonstrated familial love. Schaaps fullpage color portraits of various characters with Mishka add elegance to this evocative... | Edward van de Vendel Mishka Hardcover Book