LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
This beautiful picture book captures the absolute essence of Christmas, retelling the story of the Nativity through the eyes of the donkey, and presenting the Holy Family as refugees relying on the kindness of strangers for food and shelter. The text is gentle and reassuring for the youngest reader, and the illustrations, black and grey wash lit up by bold splashes of yellow, show the family as real people in a difficult and frightening situation. The final spread offers hope, and depicts the family gathered round a table with friends in Egypt, having found shelter. £1 from every sale will go to the charity War Child UK. ~ Andrea Reece
Kate at Nosy Crow says: “I was watching the ongoing refugee crisis on the news a few weeks ago and desperately wanted to do something to help. Then Anne sent in her beautiful text. We read it, we cried and we knew we had found what we could do. I couldn’t be more proud of everyone who is giving their time and skills for free to help us publish this beautiful book, to do what we can to help.”
LoveReading4Kids
Find This Book In
About
Refuge Synopsis
A timely and timeless retelling of the Christmas story, inspired by refugee children everywhere.
"A book to share with a lump in your throat and an ache in your heart." - Chris Riddell, Former Children's Laureate
In this powerful and evocative story, Jesus, Mary and Joseph flee Herod before finding sanctuary in Egypt. Uniquely, it is told in the voice of the donkey who carries them all to safety.
Heartfelt in its message about the struggle of refugees and the kindness of strangers, this book is as relevant today as when it was first published ten years ago.
Nosy Crow is partnering with War Child UK to raise vital funds and awareness for their work to support children affected by conflict through the release of the 10th anniversary edition of Refuge. �1 from every War Child copy sold is being donated to support their lifechanging work around the world.
War Child UK is a registered charity in England and Wales. Registered charity number: 1071659.
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9781805136552 |
| Publication date: |
9th October 2025 |
| Author: |
Anne Booth |
| Illustrator: |
Sam Usher |
| Publisher: |
Nosy Crow an imprint of Nosy Crow Ltd |
| Format: |
Hardback |
| Pagination: |
32 pages |
| Suitable For: |
|
Press Reviews
Anne Booth Press Reviews
“A book to share with a lump in your throat and an ache in your heart until the beauty and hope of the very last page. Anne and Sam have created an important Christmas book.” Chris Riddell, Children’s Laureate
Author
About Anne Booth
Anne Booth writes highly acclaimed children's fiction and picture books and is known for the exceptional warmth and authenticity of her writing. Her picture books include Refuge, illustrated by Sam Usher, and Little Cloud, illustrated by Sarah Massini.
Anne lives in Kent and has always wanted to bea children’s writer, but on the way to becoming one has worked in many jobs. Anne lives in a lovely village with her husband and four children– and the children's grandfather across the road. They have two hens called Poppy and Anastasia and two dogs called Timmy and Ben. Anne loves tea and once won a Blue Peter badge for writing a poem about two mice in a bucket of rice. Despite this, she does not own any mice. Anne’s debut novel Girl with a White Dog was shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize.
More About Anne Booth
