coming to england
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bought it for my 4 year but my 7 year old can't keep her hands off it 😁 At school, children don’t play with her because she is black. This is the story of Floella coming to Britain as part of the Windrush generation. This book has so many interesting points in it that can be picked up and discussed across different ages.
Rachael Davis
What can we do to make people welcome? Floella and Diane have told this real-life experience with vibrant energy, using relatable emotions for children. When the move to England finally happened, the queen wasn't waiting to greet her, in fact England was not as welcoming as she had expected. Reading this book to my daughters was incredibly emotional for me as my great-grandad made a similar journey from Jamaica to England in the 1930s.
Dr SBA
I love the content and layout of this book. How would they have felt seeing their Marmie again after so long?
Everyone is special and unique. This is a book that I hope schools and guardians will view as a book that all children, from all backgrounds, can read and enjoy.
Each page is packed with authentic details about life in Trinidad and Windrush England. This voluntary review contains my honest opinion. And I’m very grateful for it. For me, the most powerful page was when Floella explained what it was like going to school in England, something picture book age children can really relate to.
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