Roses in My Carpet, The
Publication Information
Author:  Khan, Rukhsana	Illustrator:  Himler, Ronald
Title:  Roses in My Carpet, The	Date:  1998
Publisher:  Holiday House	City:  New York
ISBN, paperback:  0-8234-1399-3	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:   Yes	Young Adult:
Picture:   Yes
General Information:
Book Type(s):    fiction
HSE Descriptor(s):    social studies
Summary:
This story of a young refugee boy from Afghanistan was inspired by a real child. The boy lives in a refugee camp and weaves rugs.
Teaching Ideas:
This book would be an effective supplement to social studies (Asia) or current events lessons related to refugees, political/social turmoil, and so forth. Learners may want to explore how and why people are able to maintain hope in the face of harsh adversities. Like many other children in adverse situations, this boy takes the role of an adult, which might be a topic for discussion or writing. Cultural and religious information might be an instructional focus. Learners may want to do research on programs that sponsor children in developing countries. The symbolism involved in weaving the carpets may interest some students.
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Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > determination/perseverance Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > relocation, personal Hardships > adversity Hardships > persecution Hardships > survival History > topic > war > children and war Family > family life Religion/Philosophy > Islam Geography > locations > continents/regions > Asia

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