Home for Grace

Name: Home for Grace
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SKU: 9781839131752
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By Kathryn White

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Home for Grace by Kathryn White is a compassionate story that introduces children to the realities of homelessness through the mysterious figure of Grace, who appears in a shop doorway with her cat Luna. As Jess and her mum befriend Grace, the narrative gently explores important questions about kindness, understanding, and the challenges Grace faces as winter approaches.
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This book is ideal for young readers and families seeking to discuss social issues such as homelessness and empathy in an accessible and thoughtful manner.

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Home for Grace by Kathryn White was nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration.

This book provides a powerful and compassionate introduction to homelessness, and emphasises the need for kindness, understanding, and friendship.

No one knows who Grace is. One day, she appeared in a shop doorway in a sleeping bag, with a cat called Luna, surrounded by strange things. When Jess and her mum strike up a friendship with Grace, Jess has questions: why did she leave her home? Does she have enough to eat? And what happens when the cold weather comes?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839131752

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Rachael Dean

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 385g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kathryn White

About the Author

Kathryn White (Author) Kathryn White grew up in the Midlands and her first picture book was selected as a Notable Book for Social Studies by the USA Libraries Association. She has since written more than thirty books for children of all ages, and has been shortlisted for numerous awards for her writing, both in the UK and the US. She has held events at festivals including the Edinburgh and Cheltenham book festivals. Kathryn has travelled widely, teaching across the world in China, the USA, and beyond.Rachael Dean (Illustrator) Rachael Dean studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Liverpool John Moore’s University, and graduated in 2017 with a First Class Honours degree. Rachael works traditionally painting images which are vividly rich and bold. Her illustrating passion lies in the outdoors and travelling. Rachael illustrates for publishers around the world, and for In The Moment Magazine, Outside Magazine and Ma Vie Magazine. She lives on the coast near Liverpool, UK.