| My Heart in Kenya Contributor(s): Beardsley, Ruth (Author), Wood, Hunter (Photographer), Wood, Ross (Photographer) |
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ISBN: 1525566806 ISBN-13: 9781525566806 Publisher: FriesenPress OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Emigration & Immigration - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Africa - Juvenile Nonfiction | Family - New Baby |
| Physical Information: 0.08" H x 11" W x 8.5" (0.28 lbs) 32 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: My Heart in Kenya is a true story about family separation and reunification in the context of the refugee experience, written from a child's point of view. Family separation is a devastating reality for refugees around the world, with reunification a dream many families never realize. The trauma related to separation can last a lifetime. It aims to raise awareness of family separation in classrooms and community programs across the country, and is geared to children 6-12 years of age, educators, and to those who work with newcomer families in public health or community and settlement services. Learning outcomes for children: - To learn about the experiences of refugee families - To learn about the reality of family separation and reunification - For children who have experienced separation, to know they are not alone and to see themselves represented in a book Learning outcomes for educators and other professionals: - To raise awareness of the impacts of family separation - To gain a deeper understanding of the pain, struggle, and sacrifices refugees and their families endure - To develop new perspectives to support families and children... |