The Ferris Wheel

by Kozikoglu (Author)

The Ferris Wheel
Reading Level: K − 1st Grade

A powerful and heartwarming story for children about empathy, hope, and longing.

This is the story of two parallel journeys in cities far apart. A mother and a son leave their home for a better day, while a father and a daughter leave their home for a safer day. The concerns of the parents are almost the same as they watch over their kids, but their experiences are sadly very different. The father and daughter are fleeing a city devastated by war, leaving their home--and beloved goldfish--behind. All through their journey the goldfish follows them as a symbol of longing and hope. The two families' paths finally cross on a Ferris wheel and, as they go round and round, trading places with each other, we understand that we are all connected.

With beautiful illustrations full of symbolism, this simple and powerful story of displacement encourages us all to welcome newcomers with compassion and curiosity.

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Kirkus

The disparities may seem stark, but the similarities resonate the deepest. 

Review quotes

This [book] follows parallel stories centering on families in vastly different situations ... [with] compelling art, shining bright and conveying hope ... This tender, cleverly told tale reminds readers that we're all on the same ride, no matter how different our lives may seem. Characters are tan-skinned and dark-haired. The disparities may seem stark, but the similarities resonate the deepest. (Picture book. 5-8). —— Kirkus Reviews
Kozikoglu
Tülin Kozikoğlu is one of Turkey's most treasured children's book authors. She has published over 34 picture books, which have won numerous awards and have been translated into over 20 languages. She now conducts creative writing workshops for adults and children, and leads volunteer projects to promote literacy and Turkish culture. She lives in Istanbul with her family.

Hüseyin Sönmezay was born in Bulgaria. He attended vocational high school with a concentration on graphic design. He graduated from the Painting Department of Faculty of Fine Arts. He has illustrated more than thirty picture books along with various magazine illustrations.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781623717216
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Crocodile Books
Publication date
November 21, 2023
Series
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BISAC categories
JUV039050 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
JUV013000 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | General
JUV039250 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emigration & Immigration
Library of Congress categories
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