But children come to The Arrival with fresh minds and eyes, and find the things that matter most to them. By its nature, the book invites a slow and thoughtful exploration – the lack of words being a stimulus for the reader to create multiple layers of stories and meanings. It appeals strongly to upper KS2 children, who often respond with startling insight and maturity to its themes. The Arrival deals with some pretty big questions and is far from being a childish story. By the time our traveller’s family is able to join him, we know that they’ll be happy in this new place. But the city’s inhabitants have their own stories to tell and everyone helps out. Seeing this world through the traveller’s eyes, we are as confused as he is. Here, everything is different: language, buildings, customs, food – even the pets seem alien. If you’re looking for a book to inspire creative writing and artwork with upper KS2 children, then why not try The Arrivalby Australian illustrator, Shaun Tan? This wordless picture book invites readers to explore a strange new world in the company of a migrant who must leave his family and everything he’s ever known to make the long and difficult journey to another land. What emotions will your class experience and what debates will emerge as they explore a strange new world through the eyes of a migrant in
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