Age: Preschool-Kindergarten

Shorter text presents a complex and relatable scenario that many children experience as first--or second--generation immigrants that are caught between their culture at home and American culture. The illustrations are detailed and invite off-text conversations between the reader and listener. Readers can truly feel the pull of two worlds as Shanti is illustrated walking back-and-forth between them, growing more and more tired.

A welcome discussion of immigration for the younger crowd.