My Two Blankets
My Two Blankets by Irena Kobald is an illustrated picture book published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2014. This 32-page book, written in English, explores the challenges of moving to a new country through the eyes of a young girl who feels out of place in her unfamiliar surroundings. As she navigates her new environment, she finds solace in her memories of home, represented by an old blanket that comforts her amidst the strangeness of her new life.
In this story, the girl learns that friendship can help ease the difficulties of transition. After meeting a new friend in the park, she begins to create a new blanket woven from shared experiences and new words, symbolizing her journey toward belonging. The narrative touches on themes of family, social topics, and cultural adaptation, making it a relatable read for children facing similar experiences. The illustrations by Freya Blackwood enhance the story, providing a visual representation of the girl’s emotional journey as she learns to embrace her new life while cherishing her past.
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Moving is hard–but friends make it easier.
In this stunning multicultural picture book illustrated by Kate Greenaway Medalist Freya Blackwood, a young girl has moved to a new country with her auntie, and misses all she’s ever known. Everything in her new country feels so strange: the animals, the plants–even the wind. To comfort herself, she creates a safe place under her old blanket, which is made out of memories, thoughts, and reminders of home. After meeting a new friend in the park, the girl begins to weave a new blanket–one made of friendship, new words, and a renewed sense of belonging. It’s very different from the old blanket, but it eventually becomes just as warm and familiar–and one to share with her new friend.
Fans of Tricia Tusa, Helen Oxenbury, Marla Frazee, and Matt Phelan will delight in reading this warm story alongside Blackwood’s artwork.
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