To The Other Side

To The Other Side is a powerful and timely picture book that explores the journey of two young refugee children in search of safety. It is a stunning, symbolic, and emotionally rich picture book about the spirit and strength it takes to leave one's home behind, and has received praise from critics such as Steve Antony, Flavia Z. Drago, Jarvis, Steven Lenton, and Celine Kiernan.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 20 July 2023
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

A thoughtful, profound, and important book, "To The Other Side" has been receiving widespread praise from critics and readers alike. The Irish Independent describes it as a "realistic but hopeful look at two children's emigration," while Publishers Weekly praises it as "powerful and timely." The book explores the journey of two young refugee children in search of safety, and is perfect for opening up conversations about conflict and war, encouraging empathy and understanding.

The story begins with a young boy and his older sister leaving their home to play a game. To win, they must travel across endless lands together and make it to the finish line. Each child imagines what might be waiting for them across the border: a spotted dog, ice cream, or maybe a new school. However, the journey is difficult, and the monsters are more real than they imagined.

As the game begins to feel less like a game and more like a real challenge, the two children must still find a way to forge ahead and reach the other side. The book is a stunning, symbolic, and emotionally rich picture book about the spirit and strength it takes to leave your home behind. Beautifully brought to life by author-illustrator Erika Meza, "To The Other Side" has been praised for its perceptive and exquisitely illustrated artwork.

One of the best picture books I've read in recent memory, "To The Other Side" has received praise from a wide range of critics. Steve Antony, for example, calls it "one of the best picture books I've read in recent memory," praising its "perceptive and exquisitely illustrated" artwork. Flavia Z. Drago describes it as "perceptive and exquisitely illustrated," while Jarvis praises it as "beautiful. Beautifully illustrated. Beautifully told." Steven Lenton calls it an "instant classic," and Celine Kiernan describes it as "simply impeccable."

In conclusion, "To The Other Side" is a powerful and timely book that explores the journey of two young refugee children in search of safety. With its stunning artwork, perceptive storytelling, and important themes, it is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of conflict and war, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Weight: 228g
Dimension: 216 x 281 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781444971781