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Stepping Stones is a bilingual picture book written in Arabic and English. Through vivid illustrations and simple, rhythmic text, it tells the story of a Syrian refugee family navigating the challenges of displacement during the civil war. The book invites young readers to share in the familyβs hopes, struggles, and quiet moments of determination, fostering empathy and cultural understanding.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Margriet Ruurs
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