Noah's New Home
Noah's New Home
by Zeshan Akhter (illus. Nabila Adani)
Ages 4–8
Noah's family arrive in a new country as refugees. He misses his Baba, Jida and old home, and when fireworks bring back hard memories, his family and new community help him feel safe.
- Author
- Zeshan Akhter (illus. Nabila Adani)
- Age
- Ages 4–8
- Type
- Picture Book, Refugees
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Templar Books
- In India
- Available
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