Windrush Child: The Tale of a Caribbean Child Who Faced a New Horizon
★★★★
Windrush Child is the sweet story of a young child who moves with his family from the Caribbean to England at the end of World War II, in honor of the thousands of people who made this migration and became known as the “Windrush Generation.”. It opens with him saying goodbye to his home – the island, culture, and family. Then it follows his journey as they set sail on the ship. And finally, ends with him making a new home in England.
The pictures are beautifully drawn with vivid, bright colors that give the story a warm and happy feeling. The text is simple and easy for young children to understand. The term “Windrush child” is repeated through most of the pages, putting emphasis on the idea that this child is special, and part of a new generation. While young children will appreciate this book for the simple story and pictures, older children and adults will also appreciate the history behind the story.
Reviewed by Lisa K.