Lubna and Pebble [hc]
Written by Wendy Meddour & illustrated by Daniel Egnéus
Lubna’s best friend is a pebble. Pebble always listens to her stories. Pebble always smiles when she feels scared. But when a lost little boy arrives in the World of Tents, Lubna realizes that he needs Pebble even more than she does. This emotionally stirring and stunningly illustrated picture book explores one girl’s powerful act of friendship in the midst of an unknown situation. 32 pages
"Lubna and Pebble is a timely story of displacement, loss, friendship, and kindness- universal messages with timeless appeal." -Booklist, Starred Review (Kindergarten-Grade 2)
March 5, 2019
AR Level=1.9; Lexile Level=460
Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books
Indiana Read Aloud Master List
Kansas NEA Reading Circle Recommended Titles
Kentucky Bluegrass Book Awards Master Lists
Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award nominee
New York Public Library Best Books for Kids
New York Three Apples nominee
Pennsylvania Baker’s Dozen Book Award
Washington Children’s Choice Picture Book Award nominee
