The Voyage - Hardcover

"And after a while, the wind dies down and you are standing alone. And sure enough, someone else comes along and says, 'Hi, ' and now you can say, 'Hi, ' and now you understand . . ."
-- from the book
"[T]he wit and inventiveness of the artwork make this voyage memorable." -- "New York Times"

"Salinas's musings on the subject of change will resonate especially with those who've had to move to a new home or immigrate to another country." -- "Publishers Weekly"

"[T]he wit and inventiveness of the artwork make this voyage memorable." The New York Times
"Salinas s musings on the subject of change will resonate especially with those who ve had to move to a new home or immigrate to another country." Publishers Weekly"

And after a while, the wind dies down and you are standing alone. And sure enough, someone else comes along and says, Hi, and now you can say, Hi, and now you understand . . .
from the book"

In this delightful picture book, a small duck finds himself in a place full of unusual creatures who speak an unfamiliar language. Eventually, he meets an animal whose big feet are just like his own. And with a friend by his side, he soon can feel at home. First published in Norway in 2012, this deceptively simple book about adapting to new situations will appeal to children who are just starting school or daycare, children who are about to move to a new home, or children who are learning a new language. The illustrations are gently humorous, while the simple text affirms the importance of knowing who you are and being open to change. Without making unrealistic promises, this story reassures children that, with time, they can adapt to any new environment and make new friends to explore it with. And if, as happens to the little duck in this story, those new friends have to leave, the child, like the little duck, will be able to greet the next wave of newcomers with compassion and generosity.