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Tani's New Home

- A Refugee Finds Hope and Kindness in America
Af: Tanitoluwa Adewumi Engelsk Hardback

Tani's New Home

- A Refugee Finds Hope and Kindness in America
Af: Tanitoluwa Adewumi Engelsk Hardback
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Tani Adewumi''s moving true story of immigrating to America, developing his talent for chess, and finding a new home will inspire families looking for stories of hope and kindness.

* 2021 ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover Award winner

Tani was just six years old when he and his family fled persecution in Nigeria and became refugees in New York City. Tani was amazed, and a little overwhelmed, by all the new things in America. But one new experience turned out to be the most wonderful discovery--chess! With joy and determination, Tani studied hard, practicing chess for hours on the floor of his room in the homeless shelter. Less than a year later, he won the New York State Chess Championship, and through one act of kindness after another, found a new home.

This picture book biography for children ages 5 to 10

  • tells the captivating real-life story of a young chess champion
  • celebrates the power of hope and hard work
  • reminds us that we can each make the world a more welcoming place
  • encourages empathy and compassion
  • includes beautiful digital illustrations by Courtney Dawson
  • is perfect for children reading alone; story time for families, classrooms, and libraries; and celebrations of World Refugee Day

This exciting book about chess, family, and community reminds us all that home is a place where you can follow your dreams.

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Tani Adewumi''s moving true story of immigrating to America, developing his talent for chess, and finding a new home will inspire families looking for stories of hope and kindness.

* 2021 ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover Award winner

Tani was just six years old when he and his family fled persecution in Nigeria and became refugees in New York City. Tani was amazed, and a little overwhelmed, by all the new things in America. But one new experience turned out to be the most wonderful discovery--chess! With joy and determination, Tani studied hard, practicing chess for hours on the floor of his room in the homeless shelter. Less than a year later, he won the New York State Chess Championship, and through one act of kindness after another, found a new home.

This picture book biography for children ages 5 to 10

  • tells the captivating real-life story of a young chess champion
  • celebrates the power of hope and hard work
  • reminds us that we can each make the world a more welcoming place
  • encourages empathy and compassion
  • includes beautiful digital illustrations by Courtney Dawson
  • is perfect for children reading alone; story time for families, classrooms, and libraries; and celebrations of World Refugee Day

This exciting book about chess, family, and community reminds us all that home is a place where you can follow your dreams.

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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 32
ISBN-13: 9781400218288
Indbinding: Hardback
Udgave:
ISBN-10: 1400218284
Kategori: Forside
Udg. Dato: 24 nov 2020
Længde: 12mm
Bredde: 274mm
Højde: 231mm
Forlag: Thomas Nelson Publishers
Oplagsdato: 24 nov 2020
Forfatter(e): Tanitoluwa Adewumi
Forfatter(e) Tanitoluwa Adewumi

Kategori Forside

ISBN-13 9781400218288

Sprog Engelsk

Indbinding Hardback

Sider 32

Udgave

Længde 12mm

Bredde 274mm

Højde 231mm

Udg. Dato 24 nov 2020

Oplagsdato 24 nov 2020

Forlag Thomas Nelson Publishers