Questions and answers about refugees by Katie Daynes. Illus. by Oksana Dkachkovska

Who are refugees?
Why do people become refugees?
Can anyone become a refugee?
What do 'asylum seeker', 'migrant' and 'internally displaced person' mean?

These are some of the questions asked and answered in this new release Q&A from Usborne, the masters of making the complex simple. With its lift-the-flap format, all the big questions like 'Why do wars start?' are explained in short, easy-to-understand paragraphs so that students can have a basic understanding of what some of their classmates may have faced in a previous life and time. And with current and potential conflicts creating an even greater problem than previously, there are many who will be seeking answers.

Written with advice from the Refugee Council and drawing on conversations with refugees and aid workers from around the world, the questions cover all stages of a refugee's journey, from fleeing danger and embarking on hazardous journeys, to seeking asylum and struggling to find a new place to call home. The language and scenes have been carefully considered to be appropriate for younger children, providing an extremely useful educational tool for families and schools. And for those wanting to know more, there are the usual Quicklinks to carefully selected and vetted online resources.

Themes: Refugees.

Barbara Braxton