Books Unbound
Our Family Photo | Children's Book
Our Family Photo | Children's Book
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Now available in English & Rohingya!
Our first-ever Rohingya children's book - translated in collaboration with International Literacy & Development (ILAD).
Based on a true story, this book follows a young Rohingya boy from Myanmar who was forced to flee his home. His family is separated across the world—an experience shared by many refugees. Despite the distance, their strong family bonds keep them connected across oceans.
We created this book to spark conversation about the refugee crisis and to share about the importance of family. The unbreakable bonds that refugees share with their families can serve as inspiration to us all. While the global refugee crisis may seem overwhelming, there are simple ways we can help refugees in our own community (see the discussion questions at the end of the book).
Specifications
Specifications
Page size: 8.27 X 8.27"
Language: Rohingya & English
Recommendations
Recommendations
I Spy Game: Don't forget to look for the little green lizard that appears in every scene!
Discussion Questions: Be sure to check out the discussion questions at the end of the book!
Shipping
Shipping
Available via USPS Media Mail, Priority Mail, or UPS Ground Shipping
Return policy
Return policy
We accept returns & exchanges with unused products. Returns must be made 30 days after receiving the item. Learn more here.
Based on a true story
This book is based on a true story of a young Rohingya boy from Myanmar who was forced to leave his home. His family was separated and scattered across the world, something that is all too common among refugees. Even though they are separated across oceans, their unwavering family connections hold them together.
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"A game to play"
I like that the lizards were added to each page because it adds a game to play while reading the book.
- Anonymous | Colorado, USA
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"I enjoyed a book that talks about the importance of family..."
I enjoy the pictures of the families and how the pictures depict differences in cultures. Family is very important to me, so I enjoyed a book that talks about the importance of family and how you can be together no matter where you live.
- Anonymous | Colorado, USA
A Message from the Author
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This book was dedicated to the late Basher Ahmed, a prominent figure in the Rohingya community and a key individual in the creation of Books Unbound.
I wrote this book from the perspective of his grandson, who fled Myanmar with his mother and siblings at the age of 4.
He doesn’t remember the journey of leaving his home, but is reminded of the story by his mother and older siblings — and now through this book.
I met Basher Ahmed in the refugee camps in Bangladesh after connecting with his daughter in the United States. I will never forget the moment he shared his family photo with me – the last photo his family will ever take together. That moment inspired me to travel and connect with his family in Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, the Netherlands, and the US.
Basher Ahmed passed away at the end of 2020. His family has played a significant role in my life. As I continue to follow their journey, I continue to be challenged, inspired, and gain more clarity on what truly matters in life.
The importance of family
Our Family Photo serves as an educational tool for children around the world to discuss important topics, namely the refugee crisis, what it means to be displaced, and the importance of family.
