Mishka -- Edward Van De Vendel

<b>Winner of the national book award for children's literature in the Netherlands -- a sweet and tender story of a girl refugee finding a new home!</b> <p/> Roya, her three brothers, and their parents have a new family member -- Mishka, a bunny rabbit. He soon becomes a beloved part of their new home and gradually, the rabbit -- and also Roya -- get to hear the story of the family's journey from Afghanistan to the Netherlands. Told from different perspectives every time: big Bashir, gentle Hamayun, tough Navid, and sometimes Mom and Dad. Mishka and Roya listen. <p/> Anoush Elman and Edward van de Vendel became friends upon Elman's arrival in the Netherlands, and fifteen years later, they decided to write a story for younger readers about his family's experience. This gorgeous chapter book -- illustrated throughout in full color -- is a tender, lyrical story of a young girl processing a new country, new school, and new friends -- and a bunny escape! -- in a story readers and parents will treasure.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Edward Van De Vendel, Anoush Elman<br><b>Publisher:</b> Levine Querido<br><b>Published:</b> 11/12/2024<br><b>Pages:</b> 160<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Size:</b> 7.75h x 5.50w x 0.65d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781646144587<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Kirkus Reviews</i> 08/15/2024<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><p><b>Edward van de Vendel</b> has been a school principal, founder, and teacher. He has been nominated f