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Teacup

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Teacup

A stunning picture book that addresses lifeâ€™s big journeys with hope, beauty, and reassurance

School Library JournalÂ [STARRED REVIEW!]Â Â
â€œ[A] moving, allegorical taleâ€¦ inspiring reflection and empathyâ€
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Kirkus ReviewsÂ [STARRED REVIEW!]Â
â€œA potent discussion starterâ€¦ Enchanting, beautiful, and full of hope. â€œ
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BooklistÂ [STARRED REVIEW!]Â Â
â€œA lyrical tale of leaving home and finding a new oneâ€¦Thought-provoking and arrestinglyÂ beautiful.â€

A boy must leave his home and find another. He brings with him a teacup full of earth from the place where he grew up, and sets off to sea. Some days, the journey is peaceful, and the skies are cloudless and bright. Some days, storms threaten to overturn his boat. And some days, the smallest amount of hope grows into something glorious. At last, the boy finds land, but it doesn't feel complete . . . until another traveler joins him, bearing the seed to build a new home.
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With lyrical text and gorgeous artwork, this poignant picture book is perfect for discussing all of lifeâ€™s toughest challengesâ€”a big move, a divorce, long-distance separation, or even the current refugee crisisâ€”in a way thatâ€™s reassuring and inspiring for children and adults alike.

From the Hardcover edition.
Country USA
Manufacturer Dial Books
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2016-10-04
Format Kindle eBook
EANs 9780735227774

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