
Title
The Little Refugee
Author
Do, Anh and Do, Suzanne
Illustrator
Whatley, Bruce
Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Published Date
2011
Annotation
Adapted from Anh Do’s The Happiest Refugee: A Memoir, this picture book is a story of hope and resilience based on the author’s perilous boat journey from Vietnam to Australia. Once in Australia, there is the challenge for Anh Do in making friends and settling into school. An inspiring and heart-warming story.
Key Concepts
Empathy, History, Hope, Refugees, Resilience
Audience
Primary, Upper primary
AC Links/EYLF
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