內容簡介
內容簡介 語言的力量可以穿越疆界的藩籬。Two girls forge a forever-friendship by learning each other's language. The Day Saida Arrived demonstrates the power of language to build bonds beyond borders.What happens when a new friend arrives who doesn't speak your language? A young girl searches for the words to help her friend feel welcome and happy in her new home, and along the way learns about differences and similarities in countries and words. The two forge a strong bond while they each learn the other's language, exploring the world around them.A joyous, lyrical text―including English translations and pronunciations and the complete Arabic alphabet―offers an accessible, fresh approach to talking about immigration. Paired with lushly vivid illustrations, The Day Saida Arrived demonstrates the power of language to build bonds beyond borders. Printed on FSC-certified paper with vegetable-based inks.2020 Jane Addams Children's Book Award Finalist! "A lyrical, playful book about immigration, respect, learning, and friendship across cultures. Remarkably, the exchange between the two new friends presents the two languages and cultures as equal and the learning as reciprocal, offering a great resource for learning about immigration and cultural difference. " ―Kirkus Reviews "Lyrical and descriptive, two girls, one who is an immigrant, develop a friendship based on kindness even though they don't speak the same language. " ― Imagination Soup "This gorgeous book is a celebration of language and words, as well as a touching friendship story about welcoming a new immigrant and finding a way to communicate…. The whimsical illustrations show words of every type scattered about the pages, sometimes hiding, sometimes playing, in both English and Arabic. Love, love, love. " ― Abby Johnson, Collection Development Lead, New Albany-Floyd County Public Library "Each child's knowledge and competence is equally valued as the two embark on a balanced friendship ... " ―Publishers Weekly "Exploring and widening each other worlds through language and friendship, these girls are a model for promoting a culture of welcoming and belonging. "―Abdelaziz Rhazzali, I'm Your Neighbor Books"
作者介紹
作者介紹 Susana Gómez Redondo Susana Gómez Redondo has degrees in information sciences, literary theory, and comparative literature. She has published several picture books and teached pedagogy at the Soria University School of Education.