Mira and the Big Story
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

Mira and the Big Story

By Laura Alary, Sue Todd (Illustrator)

A journey across the river challenges Mira's beliefs and reveals hidden truths about life and herself.

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36 pages
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Mira crosses the river to a village with unfamiliar beliefs, sparking questions about truth and understanding. When a stranger helps her return home, she seeks wisdom from an elder, uncovering profound insights about herself and the world. Can different stories coexist, and what does that mean for her place in the world? Join Mira on a transformative journey that teaches respect and acceptance, inviting readers to explore the beauty of diverse perspectives. This tale promises to captivate young minds with its message of kindness and unity.

From the publisher

Mira is a girl with big questions. She knows two different stories about the way the world came to be. Which story is right? Can they both be right? Is there room for more than one way to think about the world and our place in it? Follow her on an inspiring journey as she discovers a story big enough to include everyone. Along the way, Mira learns to respect and revere the traditions and beliefs of others. Teach children kindness and acceptance with this beautifully illustrated and compelling tale. It is sure to keep young ones enthralled.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
36
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about being differentBooks about belongingBooks about competitionBooks about diversityBooks about empathy
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Book details

Publication
Published
December 28, 2012
First published
December 1, 2012
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781558966932

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