Books with title The Silver Suitcase

A powerful story about immigration, trust, and new beginnings, full of heart and humanity, for anyone who has ever felt unwelcome or out of place. Perfect for fans of Allen Say, Francesca Sanna, and Yuyi Morales. When a weary stranger arrives one day, with only a suitcase, everyone is full of questions:Why is he here?Where has he come from?And just what is in that suitcase? To learn the answers, they can either trust the newcomer or discover what they risk by not believing him. A story about hope and kindness, truth and perception—and most importantly, about how we treat those in need. "At a time when over 65 million people are forcibly displaced around the world, this beautifully illustrated and wise, gentle tale of tolerance and kindness for fellow humans resonates deeply. I hope all parents share The Suitcase with their children." - Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner "A simple, powerful way to introduce the idea of kindness to strangers to young children" - Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo

The Suitcase is a true story of a small girls visits with her grandmother. Grandma Ellie tells her beloved granddaughter, Emma, about how she packed the little suitcase with her teddy bear, doll and story books and walked around the block to her grandparents house for her adventures. From climbing the apple tree to having tea parties under the weeping willow, she always had a good time there. She liked to stay overnight, and her grandpa also helped to spoil her by making sure they all had their favorite bed-time snack, ice cream! Find out what else the suitcase carried!

An adaptation for the stage of Jacqueline Wilson's popular novel.Ten-year-old Andy used to live happily at Mulberry Cottage with her family: Mum, Dad, and Radish the rabbit, who lives in Andy's pocket and shares all her secrets. But then it all went wrong: Mum went to live with Bill, and Dad went off with Carrie. And Andy is expected to shuttle between the two - living out of a suitcase - and come to terms with her strange new families.Seen all over the country, this resourceful dramatisation is suitable for young actors as well as young audiences. The adapter, Vicky Ireland, has provided production notes to indicate how the play can be staged even with minimal resources - plus a lot of ingenuity!'A real theatrical treat... the audience of school parties fell quiet as mice and raptly attentive the second the lights went down' - Scarborough Evening News

A beautiful and touching journey of one little dragon fleeing a home that has become dangerous and finding refuge in a new place and with new friends.The Red Suitcase is a simple and allegorical story with evocative illustrations and minimal text depicting the plight of refugees. From the unrest they leave behind, the treacherous journey they undertake, the fear they are met with, and finally the acceptance and helping hand that is, and should always, be offered to them. The Red Suitcase tells this story in its simplest form in a way that young children can understand and enjoy as one of friendship and acceptance.

When Andy West's parents get divorced, the plucky 10-year-old is left without a home to call her own. Both her parents have remarried, and Andy finds herself shuttling back and forth between their houses--one week with Mom and "Bill the Baboon," one week with Dad and Carrie. Living out of a suitcase is tough, but having five new stepbrothers and sisters is even tougher. Her parents say Andy should be happy to have two wonderful new families. But Andy wants her old family back. She wants to live with her mom and dad in their beloved Mulberry Cottage. Andy knows that's not going to happen, though, because real life isn't a fairy tale.

Hanna has a suitcase. It has travelled with her since her time as a young girl in a Jewish orphanage in Bratislava, Slovak, through escape to sunnier times, if not always sunnier climes. Her story is the story of many but loses none of its poignancy for being so. Indeed, her bravery amidst loss shines through and her interest in others keeps us glued to the pages as we journey with her. Marriage, childbirth, career, grandchildren, through many countries, many new homes and changing political systems, Hanna surrounds herself with her faith, her friends and her family. Touchingly written, fast moving, with many clear insights, the story never wavers and the storyteller takes the reader along on a ride that is certain to both inform and please.