![]() ![]() With warm colors and sensitive brush strokes, this book portrays the strength, courage, and hope of refugees around the world, whose daily existence is marked by uncertainty and fear. Four Feet, Two Sandals was inspired by a refugee girl who asked the authors why there were no books about children like her. She and Karen Lynn Williams previously collaborated on the acclaimed Four Feet, Two Sandals. As the girls go about their routines - washing clothes in the river, waiting in long lines for water, and watching for their names to appear on the list to go to America - the sandals remind them that friendship is what is most important. Four Feet, Two Sandals - Hardcover By Karen Lynn Williams - GOOD Sponsored 6.14 Free shipping Four Feet Two Sandals 4.49 Free shipping Four Feet, Two Sandals 4.47 Free shipping 10 OFF 4+ ITEMS See all eligible items and terms Shop with confidence Top Rated Plus Trusted seller, fast shipping, and easy returns. Karen has lived in Haiti and Malawi, but now lives in Pit Khadra Mohammed is the executive director of the Pittsburgh Refugee Center and has worked with refugees both in the U.S. But soon Lina and Feroza meet and decide that it is better to share the sandals than for each to wear only one. ![]() Ten-year-old Lina is thrilled when she finds a sandal that fits her foot perfectly, until she sees that another girl has the matching shoe. Finalist for the Cybils Award 2007 'Williams and Mohammed illuminate the plight of refugee children without preaching or pontificating.Earth tones predominate, reflecting the dusty environment while also offering, in some scenes, a sense of warmth.Touching and true to life.' - Kirkus Reviews When relief workers bring used clothing to the refugee camp, everyone scrambles to grab whatever they can. ![]()
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