Salih

Written by Inda Ahmad Zahri

Illustrated by Anne Ryan

Published by Ford St Publishing, 2021

CBCA Notable Book for Picture Book of the Year 2022

Like a turtle, Salih carries his home on his back. He must cross a raging sea in search of a safe home. Salih paints his happiest memories and sends them as messages in bottles.Will someone find them and understand? Will Salih find a new home?
My author’s notes can be found here along with teaching notes with curriculum links and class activities.