The Shape of Home

Written by Rashin Kheiriyeh

Rashin's first school day in America reveals the unique shapes of home. What shape is yours?

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40 pages· 686 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD570L

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Bookroo's summary

On her first day at an American school, Rashin faces a world of new shapes—from breakfast foods to letters. When asked to imagine her homeland's shape, she sees Iran as a cat. As classmates share their own countries' shapes, Rashin embarks on a journey to discover what truly defines home. Will her new classroom feel like a place she belongs? Join Rashin in this heartwarming tale of cultural discovery and belonging, where every child's story shapes a vibrant mosaic of home.

From the publisher

It’s Rashin’s first day of school in America! Everything is a different shape than what she’s used to: from the foods on her breakfast plate to the letters in the books! And the kids’ families are from all over! The new teacher asks each child to imagine the shape of home on a map. Rashin knows right away what she’ll say: Iran looks like a cat! What will the other kids say? What about the country YOUR family is originally from? Is it shaped like an apple? A boot? A torch? Open this book to join Rashin in discovering the true things that shape a place called home.

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