{"product_id":"a-suitcase-full","title":"A Suitcase Full","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Stories You Carry: A Suitcase Full of Family, Culture, and Courage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Suitcase Full\u003c\/i\u003e is a heartfelt picture book about the love of family, the power of one's story, and the beauty of embracing change while leaving and finding home. When a young girl's family is forced to flee Iran, there isn't time to make a plan. With only one suitcase, Kimia is forced to leave behind many cherished possessions as well as say goodbye to her beloved grandmother, Nana-joon. As years pass, the family lives in vibrant cities like London and Paris, but are never able to stay for long. After traveling halfway around the world, they finally find a new place to call home on the island of O'ahu. When Kimia's new teacher assigns the class a special project--bringing a suitcase filled with meaningful objects--Kimia finds a way to weave her past into her present, celebrating both her roots and her growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough stunning illustrations and poignant storytelling, \u003ci\u003eA Suitcase Full\u003c\/i\u003e invites readers to explore their own life stories and identities, to embrace changes as opportunities to learn and grow, and to appreciate travel and cultures around world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eA Suitcase Full\u003c\/i\u003e, readers can: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShare in the joys and challenges of starting fresh in a new place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore themes of resilience, belonging, and what it means to carry your story with you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind comfort and hope when adjusting to new homes or schools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on the author's childhood, \u003ci\u003eA Suitcase Full\u003c\/i\u003e encourages shared storytelling and conversations about family history, migration, language, culture, and resilience. A Leader's Guide is available for this book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Spirit Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48923415969966,"sku":"9798885549707","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/4417\/1694\/files\/imageloader_af132a8b-b114-4432-93d7-ab91ad5f3f8a.jpg?v=1787159814","url":"https:\/\/ofmooseandmindbookshop.com\/products\/a-suitcase-full","provider":"Of Moose and Mind Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}