Jane Addams Children's Book Award Finalist (2020)

Two girls forge a forever-friendship by learning each others language. The Day Saida Arrived demonstrates the power of language to build bonds beyond borders.

What happens when a new friend arrives who doesnt speak your language? A young girl searches for the words to help her friend feel welcome and happy in her new home, and along the way learns about differences and similarities in countries and words. The two forge a strong bond while they each learn the others language, exploring the world around them.

A joyous, lyrical textincluding English translations and pronunciations and the complete Arabic alphabetoffers an accessible, fresh approach to talking about immigration. Paired with lushly vivid illustrations, The Day Saida Arrived demonstrates the power of language to build bonds beyond borders. Printed on FSC-certified paper with vegetable-based inks.

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