A new girl from a Southern Asian country joins a school abroad. The students’ hostile attitude is transformed when the girl shares traditional Japanese art – origami.
The story is set in a school and told by one of the students who describes the girl as different. And she is – by appearance, clothing, and even the food she eats. The illustrations emphasise this by showing the girl alone, with hunched shoulders, at a distance from others, opposing the shadowy group staring at her.
Even with the unwelcoming attitude, the girl makes flower origami. And then another one … The classroom shines! A friendship is formed.
Another high-quality book by GRAFFEG, “The New Girl”, features beautiful muted illustrations and focuses on differences, living abroad, culturalism, creativity, and beauty. The story is suitable for children moving to a foreign country. It teaches that staying positive and sharing your creativity leads to acceptance and friendship.
Further Information:
If you loved The New Girl, check out more information about its author and illustrator:
The Stats:
- Title: The New Girl
- Author and Illustrator: Nikola Davis & Cathy Fisher
- ISBN: 9781913634223
- Publication Date: 2021
- Page Count: 32
- Publisher: GRAFFEG
- Recommended age: 6-8
- Categories/Topic: bullying, moving abroad, acceptance, origami
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