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OH. What a sweet story. I'd argue it is the story of refugees and the skepticism others feel about the stranger. There is no way that what they say is true....the others say. So they have to prove it. They refuse to believe. But then the ending....oh I got teary eyed!!!!

A story of forgiveness, acceptance, and making new friends. I encourage this one being read! ( )

A sad-looking blue creature arrives, suitcase in tow, "looking dusty, tired, sad, and frightened." Three other creatures (bird, rabbit, fox) have lots of questions, mostly about what's in his suitcase, but they don't believe his answers, and when he falls asleep, they break into his luggage, only to find out he was telling the truth...in a way. When the "strange" creature wakes up, the other animals apologize and show him what they've done: "I'm sorry I broke your suitcase. We fixed it as best we could....We hope you like it." The three of them have recreated his home as he described it, and he welcomes them in.

The conversation between the three animals as they debate what to do while the new arrival is sleeping could serve as a real conversation starter, not just about immigration, but what - if anything - people need to know about other people before they will help them.

See also: The Someone New by Jill Twiss, Teacup by Rebecca Young ( )

Abre los brazos... Un álbum ilustrado sobre la amistad, el valor que supone ser diferente y la valentía de los que son capaces de acceptar y cuidar a los demás.

Cuando un día un extranjero llega, con solo una maleta, todo el mundo empieza a hacerse preguntas. ¿Por qué está aquí? ¿De dónde viene? ¿Y qué lleva en la maleta?

Una historia poderosa, llena de ternura y humanidad, que tocará el corazón de padres e hijos.