The Arrival

Author: Shaun Tan

Publishes: South Melbourne, Vic. : Lothian Books, 2006

This is a silent Australian picture book that has a moving story about an immigrant moving from his homeland and leaving his family behind to a new country to create a new life for himself and his family. Through the detailed drawings in this book the representation of what it is like to be an immigrant, being in an unfamiliar world learning a new language by looking at the start colour scheme. This book will also move you by showing us what it is like to be accepted in a community and how their support helps the immigrant through the kindness of their hearts.


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