Lubna and Pebble - Hardcover

by Wendy Meddour (Author), Daniel Egnéus (Illustrator)

In an unforgettable story that subtly addresses the refugee crisis, a young girl must decide if friendship means giving up the one item that brings her comfort during a time of utter uncertainty.

Lubna's best friend is a pebble. Pebble always listens to her stories. Pebble always smiles when she feels scared. But when a lost little boy arrives in the World of Tents, Lubna realizes that he needs Pebble even more than she does.

This emotionally stirring and stunningly illustrated picture book explores one girl's powerful act of friendship in the midst of an unknown situation.

TIME Magazine's Top Ten Children's Books
New York Public Library Best Books for Kids
Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best Books
Pennsylvania Baker's Dozen Book Award
New York Three Apples nominee
Indiana Read Aloud Master List
Kansas NEA Reading Circle Recommended Titles
Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award nominee
Kentucky Bluegrass Book Awards Master Lists
Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award nominee
One of The Atlantic's 65 Essential Children's Books

Author Biography

Wendy Meddour's debut children's book, A Hen in the Wardrobe, was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award for Outstanding First Novel. Wendy is also the author of the Wendy Quill series, which have been translated into over 10 languages. She lives in England.

Daniel Egneus is a Swedish artist who recently illustrated Neil Gaiman's American Gods Quartet as well as the picture books Raven Child and the Snow Witch and The Thing. Daniel lives in Athens, Greece.