Laila, All Colors Matter!

Tagline: One spotted pup. One colorful dream. A journey from forgotten to forever loved.Description: Laila – All Colors Matter! follows a brave little Dalmatian growing up in a refugee camp, dreaming of a family to love her just as she is. Told from her perspective, this heartfelt and beautifully illustrated story celebrates hope, kindness, diversity, and the healing magic of art and color. A moving and empowering read for children aged 7 and up.Target Audience/Perfect for: Classrooms, read-alouds, diversity education, and compassionate parenting.Themes: Refugees, inclusion, shelter animals, emotional growth, friendship, and creativity.Values Conveyed in this story are Friendship, Acceptance and Helpfulness. This story is perfect as a starting point for school projects on integration, art, or love for animals, for recommended Age: 7–12 years, with the following learning objectives:Develop empathy and compassion for refugees and animalsUnderstand and accept cultural diversity and being differentEncourage creativity through colors and artistic expressionRecognize the importance of friendship, family, and belongingMy Voice for the Voiceless: This story is dedicated to all the innocent and hopeless refugees stuck for years and decades in overcrowded refugee camps in different locations around the world. No one freely chooses to move into a refugee camp to stay and suffer there for ages. No one chooses to live in misery. My thoughts and prayers are with every single one of you.EXTRAS:Laila is also available in German, French, Italian and SpanishLaila is available as an AudioBook in English. Enjoyed this story? Discover eight more heartwarming tales in Lilys Ambassadors — available in print and as e-book!