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When Did You Arrive?
"Living in Canada is always exciting because people arrive here all the time, Matthew." Matthew is curious about his heritage as he is learning about the history of Canada. In investigating his family history, he discovers what it truly means to be a Canadian. This story explores the importance of recognizing how the Canadian identity is grounded in immigration. Lovely illustrations in this book walk you through the family conversation and the text warms you up to the diversity of Canada. This story discusses many different scenarios to throw light on reasons for immigration and situations that encourage people to move places. The last page in the book makes a statement about the shared land of Canada and the role of Indigenous peoples in Canadian history. The Author uses her teaching background to share the connections of this book to classroom teaching through 'A Note to Teachers'.
28 pages, Hardcover
Published March 1, 2021
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January 22, 2023
This book is for anyone. For those who have immigrated to another country, for those who have friends who are immigrants, for children who are growing up and learning the wonders of difference. This story beautifully articulates in the most direct, simplest way that we all have stories from all over the world. Inclusivity and compassion for no matter who, regardless of where they came from, takes us further than anything.
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