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rebeccamorgan's review against another edition
5.0
Art that made me whisper "wow!" out loud. The story is powerful, yet sweet. A masterpiece, tbh.
toebean5's review against another edition
4.0
Gorgeous illustrations. The story is bittersweet, and it's a bit tough to break down the migration crisis for youngsters, which you'll find yourself having to do. But it's sweet- I can't say that I would have been strong enough to give away my Pebble.
erine's review against another edition
5.0
A very gentle look at a refugee camp; this would be a good way to introduce the concept to young children. Lubna and her father are alone in the camp. What happened to her mother or brothers is unknown, but she is clearly lonely and uncertain. Her pebble becomes a glorified worry stone of sorts, bringing Lubna comfort and a bit of friendship, until Amir arrives. He is even more alone and anxious than Lubna, so she shares her pebble with Amir, creating a moment of touching friendship amidst a very dark time.
The illustrations have a beautiful richness to them, despite the simple scenes that are laid out. They mirror the simplicity of the story, as well as the fact that every refugee story has hidden depths.
The illustrations have a beautiful richness to them, despite the simple scenes that are laid out. They mirror the simplicity of the story, as well as the fact that every refugee story has hidden depths.
mixtercharlie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rainbowbookworm's review against another edition
5.0
Powerful story, but it was the illustrations that took my breath away.
ralphiereads76's review against another edition
5.0
A refugee child passes on her coping strategy to another refugee child... y'all.
adeleon's review against another edition
5.0
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This story almost made me cry, it was so sweet. A little girl, Lubna, finds a pebble when she and her father land and set up their tent. Lubna finds a felt tip pen and draws a face on the pebble. She and the pebble become friends, she tells the pebble all about her life, her family, and her worries. Soon, she makes a new friend, Amir. Together they play hide and seek and all sorts of games. Each night, Lubna tells the pebble that it is still her best friend. One day, her father tells her that they are leaving for a new home. Lubna and Amir are both sad, and Lubna doesn’t know what to do. She asks the pebble for help, and in the morning realizes what she can do. Before leaving, she gives the pebble and marker to her friend Amir, and explains that he can talk to it whenever he misses her. Then she leaves, bidding farewell to pebble. The book ends with Amir greeting the pebble.
I would highly recommend this book for anyone. I feel like going to get a pebble for myself! This book wonderfully illustrates how anything can be a comfort, no matter what it is. Lubna and her family had hardly anything, but she still found something to help her through her troubles. She even met a new friend, and was able to form a genuine relationship because of the pebble. When it was time for her to go, she was able to let the pebble go, because she knew that she could find another special friend wherever she ended up. This story was so sweet, I would read it again in a heartbeat.
This story almost made me cry, it was so sweet. A little girl, Lubna, finds a pebble when she and her father land and set up their tent. Lubna finds a felt tip pen and draws a face on the pebble. She and the pebble become friends, she tells the pebble all about her life, her family, and her worries. Soon, she makes a new friend, Amir. Together they play hide and seek and all sorts of games. Each night, Lubna tells the pebble that it is still her best friend. One day, her father tells her that they are leaving for a new home. Lubna and Amir are both sad, and Lubna doesn’t know what to do. She asks the pebble for help, and in the morning realizes what she can do. Before leaving, she gives the pebble and marker to her friend Amir, and explains that he can talk to it whenever he misses her. Then she leaves, bidding farewell to pebble. The book ends with Amir greeting the pebble.
I would highly recommend this book for anyone. I feel like going to get a pebble for myself! This book wonderfully illustrates how anything can be a comfort, no matter what it is. Lubna and her family had hardly anything, but she still found something to help her through her troubles. She even met a new friend, and was able to form a genuine relationship because of the pebble. When it was time for her to go, she was able to let the pebble go, because she knew that she could find another special friend wherever she ended up. This story was so sweet, I would read it again in a heartbeat.
beths0103's review against another edition
5.0
A beautiful, quiet story that addresses the refugee crisis with grace and dignity.