A universal story about displacement, migration, and the many ways we find home.

Nur has always loved her home by the sea, where water glimmers along a straight horizon. But when Nur and her family are forced to leave, they begin a long journey to an unfamiliar place. Here the horizon curves and twists, and the moonlight no longer glitters across the water. For Nur, nothing in this new place feels like home.

Then one day, Nur's mother brings her a new set of paintbrushes. Nur's brushstrokes help her connect the place she's lost to this new horizon, and she finds home again through her own creativity and heart.

The Light of Home will resonate with anyone who has ever had to leave a place they've loved.

From author, poet, and physician Diana Farid and artist Hoda Hadadi comes this introspective story about belonging and the power of creativity. For readers of Yuyi Morales' Dreamers and Yamile Saied Mendez and Jaime Kim's Where Are You From?

Praise

“Incredibly powerful.“

— Picture Book Playdate

“Beautifully told.“

— Ava in Bookland

“What an important, emotional, and honest story about

leaving home.“

— Fun Reads for Kids

“A poetically beautiful book.“

— Dream Reader Kids

“Farid’s story of a family fleeing one home and moving to another is as beautiful as it is heartbreaking. Her exquisite verse finds the beauty in pain…Hadadi’s paper collage brings texture that make the memories tangible to readers, using vibrant colors and evocative images.…Don’t miss this one.“

— Mom Read It

“The Light of Home is a tender story of carrying home with us wherever we may go…,it will resonate with any child who has had to leave familiar surroundings. The idea of using art and creativity to reconnect with the past while embracing the future is one to be celebrated. It’s a lovely read.”

— Cracking the Cover

"A powerful story of refugees and immigration and about making the best of any space. It is a well paced, well written story brought to life with vibrant, collage illustrations. A beautiful picture book."

— My Storytime Corner

"Super sweet story! Feeling comfort at home is such a gift."

— The Smile Lines_Lauren

"A beautiful story about the many ways we find home.”

— The Book Pusher

"Farid and Hadadi were the perfect duo for this book because Farid’s lyrical text blends beautifully with Hadadi’s collages to create a beauty of a picture book.”

— Unleashing Readers

A universal story about displacement, migration, and the many ways we find home.

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