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Tomorrow

Book Synopsis

Yazan no longer goes to the park to play, and he no longer sees his friend who lives next door. Everything around him is changing.

His parents sit in front of the television with the news turned up LOUD and Yazan’s little red bike leans forgotten against the wall. Will he ever be able to go outside and play?

An uplifting story about a courageous little boy growing up in a time of conflict, and the strength of family love.`

Our Review Panel says...

Tomorrow is an important and accomplished picture book that evokes empathy and opens avenues to start discussing real experiences for other children around the world. The splashes of colour and the joyful final page leave the story with hints of hope, as does the author’s note at the end, in which she discusses how the title reflects the ‘wait for a time when “tomorrow” can be a better day for all Syrian children.’…