Cover of a children's book titled 'Ayah and the Big World Outside,' featuring a girl with short black hair and brown skin, wearing a green shirt with pink accents, amidst a flock of blue and black birds flying around her. The background shows a fence, a blue sky with clouds, and some greenery.

A heartwarming tale of a young girl living in a refugee camp with her mother. Unaware of the world beyond, her life takes a turn when a friendly swallow introduces her to new possibilities. This inspiring story is all about hope and dreams.

“This story shows the reality of life in a refugee camp, told in a way that children can understand and process. This lovely and accurate story supports readers in developing empathy and imagination. A unique and beautiful addition to picture book collections.”

– School Library Journal (SLJ)

Ayah and the Big World Outside

Author - Souad Shehab and Julie Sedivy

Publisher - Orca Books