A Gift for Sadia

Author: Marie Fritz Perry

Sadia is a young immigrant from Somalia who arrives to her new home in Minnesota during the coldest part of the winter. This story tells of Sadia's adjustment to her new surroundings and the difficulties she faces as the only Somali speaker at her school. As winter changes to spring, Sadia gains the confidence she needs to master a new language and new culture with the help of a Canadian goose she befriends and cares for. A Gift for Sadia is a poignant story of a young refugee's first experiences in the United States. The colorful illustrations depict aspects of Somali culture as well as details of life in a small Minnesota town. The simple language and storyline make the book appropriate for young children.

A Gift for Sadia

Year Released: 2004

Grades K-4