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OverviewMonica and Hannah are school kids in the big city. Together, they have formed the Homesick Club, since they are both from far away. Monica misses the family of hummingbirds that she and her grandmother would feed in her backyard in Bolivia every day. Hannah misses the sunshine and the tiny tortoise that lived near her house in Israel.When a new teacher, Miss Shelby, arrives from Texas, the girls discover that she misses her home, too, especially the huge sky full of stars and a Southern treat known as Hummingbird Cake. The girls ask Miss Shelby to join their club, then Monica decides she will bring a surprise for show and tell - a surprise that brings Miss Shelby close to tears.Author Libby Martinez addresses a theme that many children can relate to - feeling homesick - especially when home is far away. Rebecca Gibbon's charming illustrations bring an imaginative, light touch to the story. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Libby Martinez , Rebecca GibbonPublisher: Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada Imprint: Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada Dimensions: Width: 21.50cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.498kg ISBN: 9781773061641ISBN 10: 177306164 Pages: 32 Publication Date: 21 May 2020 Recommended Age: From 3 to 7 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsGibbon’s brightly colored illustrations look fresh and vivid. A supportive picture book for immigrants and an empathetic read-aloud choice for classroom discussion. * Booklist * This emotionally resonant and playfully illustrated picture book reveals the many ways our personal stories of home can unite and enrich a community. … Any child who has experienced the bitter sweet journey of moving far from home will find a heartwarming sense of belonging, as they discover how they have been and always will be, a part of the Homesick Club. * Mighty Village * Gibbon's brightly colored illustrations look fresh and vivid. A supportive picture book for immigrants and an empathetic read-aloud choice for classroom discussion. * Booklist * This emotionally resonant and playfully illustrated picture book reveals the many ways our personal stories of home can unite and enrich a community. ... Any child who has experienced the bitter sweet journey of moving far from home will find a heartwarming sense of belonging, as they discover how they have been and always will be, a part of the Homesick Club. * Mighty Village * Author InformationLibby Martinez writes children’s books and poetry. She is also a lawyer and consultant. Libby lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado. www.libbymartinez.com. REBECCA GIBBON grew up in South Wales, where her love of picture books inspired her dream of being an artist. She has an MA in illustration from the Royal College of Art, and works in editorial illustration as well as children’s publishing. She has illustrated several children’s books, including The Great Spruce by John Duval and Elizabeth Leads the Way by Tanya Lee Stone, which was named an ALA Notable Children’s Book among other honors. Rebecca lives with her family in a small town in Herefordshire, England. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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