The Girl at the Front of the Class
(Author) Onjali Q. RaufA moving picture book that helps young children understand and empathise with the refugee crisis, and shows the power that friendship, kindness and generosity can have, from Onjali Q. Raúf, the bestselling and award-winning author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, and award-winning illustrator Pippa Curnick. There's a new girl in my class. She has eyes as wide and as golden as a tiger's, skin as pale as a glass of milk, and hair as shiny as a mirror. I'd like to be her friend. But she never plays with me in the playground or makes sandcastles in the sandpit. The cleverest people I know say that the new girl is sad because she had to leave her home, her family, her school, her toys, her books and all her friends too. But I've got a plan! There is something I can do to make her feel better when she's missing everything she's left behind . . .
Onjali Q. Rauf
Onjali Q. Rauf is a British author known for her impactful and thought-provoking children's books. Her writing style is characterized by tackling difficult and important topics such as social justice, human rights, and empathy in a way that is accessible and engaging for young readers. One of her most notable works is "The Boy at the Back of the Class," which won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize in 2019. This book follows the story of a young refugee boy and highlights themes of kindness, friendship, and understanding. Rauf's contributions to literature have been praised for their ability to spark conversations and promote empathy among readers. Her work has had a significant impact on the children's literature genre, inspiring readers of all ages to think critically about the world around them.
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