Refuge
Refuge

Refuge

Written by Anne Booth & illustrated by Sam Usher
Hardcover
$15.99
$14.98
4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
Oct 18, 2016
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What's Refuge About

Publisher Summary

A timely rendition of the nativity follows Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus as they travel in a strange land, hoping to find refuge in the kindness of strangers. $1 from the sale of each print book sold until October 2017 will go to the UN refugee agency, UNHCR. Everyone knows the story of how Jesus was humbly born in a manger when was no room at the inn. But here is a lyrical depiction of what came next: the new family’s travels through the desert, fleeing Herod’s soldiers in order to find a safe place to welcome their son into the world. A refreshing look at the classic Christmas story that’s never been more relevant, Refuge asks readers to consider the modern day implications of being forced to flee your home country.

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    If I could only have one children's book to read with my kids at Christmas time, this would be it. The illustrations are lovely, the writing is thoughtful and delicate, and the message is powerful.

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The Creatives Behind the Book

    Author
    Anne Booth

    Anne Booth wrote Refuge to raise money for children fleeing war and conflict today. Her debut novel, Girl with a White Dog, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize. She lives in Kent, England. Sam’s debut picture book Can You See Sassoon? was shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize and the Red House Children’s Book Award. He lives in London.

    Illustrator
    Sam Usher

    Sam Usher’s first book, Have You Seen Sassoon?, was long-listed for the Kate Greenaway Medal and short-listed for the Red House Children’s Book Award and the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. He is also the author-illustrator of Snow and Rain.

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Book Details

ISBN
9780316361729
Publication Date
October 18, 2016
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Original Publication Date
November 12, 2015
Page Count
32
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
4 - 8 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2016006410

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