The Carpet
The Carpet
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The Carpet

Written by Dezh Azaad & illustrated by Nan Cao
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4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
Apr 4, 2023
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This poignant story, about an Afghan refugee child and the family carpet that connects them to home, inspires readers to live and learn in love, not fear We sip our tea and talk together, Ruby cushions of goose feather. The carpet is for sitting. The Carpet follows a day in the life of an Afghan refugee child, where every moment revolves around love, family, and the carpet that connects them to home. The carpet is the centerpiece of family life, where meals, stories, laughs, and memories are shared. This moving story, inspired by the author’s life, celebrates what makes a home–no matter where you are.

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cultureimmigration and emigrationfamilyplaces and regionsrefugeessocial themesfamily life

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781419763618
    Publication Date
    April 4, 2023
    Publisher
    Harry N. Abrams
    Original Publication Date
    April 4, 2023
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2022012157

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