Boundless Sky Children's Book by Amanda Addison

This is the story of a bird that fits in your hand flying halfway around the world looking for a place to nest. This is the story of a young girl from northern Africa fleeing halfway around the world looking for a place of peace. This is the story of Bird. This is the story of Leila. This is the story of a chance encounter and a long journey home.

Let yourself be swept along on this tale of an epic journey by the tiny swallow during its winter migration to Africa. This journey is entwined with that of a young girl, Leila fleeing danger in her home in North Africa and, like the swallow, being welcomed to her new home and safety. This touching story is a wonderful way to open up discussions about friendship, compassion and empathy. The illustrations by Manuela Adreani are tender and sensitive, and capture beautifully this book with an underlying powerful message.

Author: Amanda Addison

Illustration: Manuela Adreani

Age: 3+ years

32 pages - Hardback 

Printed on FSC certified paper with non petroleum based inks

North Somerset Teachers Book Awards shortlist
Kate Greenaway Medal Nomination

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