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

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