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The arrival

Help students to build empathy.

The arrival by Shaun Tan explores the experience of an immigrant arriving in a new country told entirely through illustration.

The arrival book cover

Resources

The arrival – activity sheet

Support students to build empathy by writing a welcome letter to new citizens.