Ziba came on a boat. A soggy old fishing boat that creaked and moaned as it rose and fell, rose and fell, across an endless sea...
Sitting in the crowded hull, with her mother's arms around her, Ziba remembers all that she has left behind. They hope to find peace and safety in a new land, but where will their journey end, and what will they find when they arrive?
Based on real events, Ziba Came On a Boat is the moving story of a little girl whose family has lost almost everything. This beautiful picture book takes us on her brave journey to make a new life, far from home. Full of love, warm memories and hope for the future even in a time of fear, this lyrical story is accompanied by stunning watercolor illustrations by the acclaimed Robert Ingpen.
"Gorgeous illustrations and lovely prose...sad but hopeful. Beautiful." - Diana P., Bob's Beach Books
"...gives children a glimpse of what it is like for a young girl to leave her home and head off to a new country...an astonishingly touching story that will stay with you long after you set the book down." - Suite 101
"The subject matter may be touchy for young children, but the history that surrounds and brings about war is too valuable to be missed or forgotten" - Newton's Book News
"A moving tale of struggle and hope, this book effortlessly opens the heart to the courage and perseverance of immigrants who are just seeking freedom. The imagery transports the reader into Ziba's world and the emotions leap from the page which makes it an excellent book to discuss empathy, immigration, courage and perseverance, and strength to overcome tragedy." - Trivium Academy
"The words are poetic...the textured, atmospheric illustrations from Hans Christian Andersen Medalist Ingpen are a marvel of sensitivity, and many communities will welcome this rare view of a young refugee’s story." - Booklist
"Liz Lofthouse's writing is simple, descriptive, and poetic, and simply begs to be read aloud. Robert Ingpen's illustrations are incredible. Rendered in full-page watercolors, each page looks like something that should be hanging in an art gallery." - Jen Robinson's Book Page
"The illustrations are incredible; the faces of the people are simply beautiful." - Puget Sound Council
"Dark, arresting watercolors accompany the poetic text, which eloquently implies more than it states." - The Horn Book Guide
"...the international theme of the book is sure to appeal to parents..." - Saffron Tree
HARDCOVER ISBN: 978-1-933605-52-4
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