The Ferris Wheel
Painterly illustrations track the parallel stories of two families in this picture book about the pain of leaving home and the hope of brighter days. A mother warns her son to be careful of road construction as they head to a carnival; across the page, a father issues a similar warning to his daughter as they navigate the rubble of their wartorn town on their flight to safety. A reminder that you never know someone else’s story, this heartrending picture book urges compassion.
Reviewed by
Danielle Ballantyne
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