Until You Find The Sun
A story about discovering home wherever you go
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Publisher Description
"A bright, empathetic picture book about adapting to change and maintaining connections with loved ones far away" - Guardian
An uplifting story about finding your way in a new and unfamiliar place, and a reminder to others to be kind, patient and welcoming to those finding their feet.
"I will light your way, until you find the sun again..."
Aminah's life is full of warmth and joy, from days spent in the golden sunshine eating juicy mangoes, to evenings curled up reading adventure stories with her grandfather, Da.
But one day, Aminah's told she'll be leaving with her parents for their very own adventure, one that will take her away from Da and the sunny comforts of the life she's known.
Though change can be scary and her new home is much colder, Aminah soon begins to realise that no matter how far she is from Da, she'll always be able to feel his warmth in her heart . . .
The perfect story to encourage conversations about coping with change and finding ways to stay connected to the ones we love, no matter the distance. Written by debut author Maryam Hassan, with stunning illustrations by Anna Wilson.
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With the support of a grandparent, a child comes to grips with a new adventure in this emotionally aware authorial debut. South Asian–cued Aminah loves hearing her Da's "stories of adventurers," but after it's announced that Aminah's family is moving, she learns that Da will not be coming. When the family's destination proves gray and cold ("This is no adventure," Aminah sighs), regular phone calls with Da provide strengthening optimism: "I am always with you. I will light your way until you find the sun again." The acquisition of a sunny coat whose yellow is reminiscent of home proves to be a mood-shifting turning point that leads to friendship, and sees Aminah sharing her own adventuresome tales with Da. Saturated hues lend Wilson's scenes a vibrancy that's mellowed by soft-edged figures and objects, while Hassan's bright story highlights the enduring power of intergenerational love. Ages up to 5.
