# The Suitcase - Hardcover

by **Chris Naylor-Ballesteros** (Author), **Chris Naylor-Ballesteros** (Illustrator)

**A powerful story about immigration, trust, and new beginnings, full of heart and humanity, for anyone who has ever felt unwelcome or out of place. Perfect for fans of Allen Say, Francesca Sanna, and Yuyi Morales.**

When a weary stranger arrives one day, with only a suitcase, everyone is full of questions:

**Why is he here?**  
**Where has he come from?**  
**And just what is in that suitcase?**

To learn the answers, they can either trust the newcomer or discover what they risk by not believing him.

A story about hope and kindness, truth and perception--and most importantly, about how we treat those in need.

"At a time when over 65 million people are forcibly displaced around the world, this beautifully illustrated and wise, gentle tale of tolerance and kindness for fellow humans resonates deeply. I hope all parents share _The Suitcase_ with their children." - Khaled Hosseini, author of _The Kite Runner_

"A simple, powerful way to introduce the idea of kindness to strangers to young children" - Axel Scheffler, illustrator of _The Gruffalo_  

### Author Biography

**Chris Naylor-Ballesteros** is a picture book creator who lives in France. chrisnaylorballesteros.com.

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 10.7 x 11 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** September 29, 2020

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Suitcase

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 2.1

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
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| Default Title | 19.99 USD | In stock |

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