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17. Give a book about refugees as a present to someone

Buying a present can be such a tricky thing because you need to come up with something special and inspiring that also says all the right things about you.

Give a book about refugees as a present to someone

Which is why we thought that giving a book about refugees was such a good idea.

It says that you are imaginative, considerate, tolerant and open to other cultures and new experiences; that you have tonnes of empathy, sense of humour and good taste. It also suggests that you care very much about the recipient and that you think they posses all of these qualities as well.

So, next time you want to charm and impress, check the list of books about refugees on our website – you will be surprised to discover that exile and refugees pop up in all sorts of unusual places, from Paddington Bear to Romeo and Juliet.


Read our simple step-by-step guide to reading a book about exile!

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Paddington Bear shares a story especially for Refugee Week

Through a story written by Michael Bond as part of the Simple Acts campaign, Paddington bear tells of his arrival in Britain and how a sticky paw can make the UK more welcoming for other refugees.

Read Paddington Bear's Simple Act

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made a book and postcards for a refugee.

tyler
london salusbury primary school
18 June 2010 09:15 AM

we gave a book to kinsi

ermira
Salusbury Primary School
18 June 2010 09:06 AM

we give to kinsis

nawal
salusbury primary school
18 June 2010 09:05 AM

Gave my Mum a book a friend has written. It's a love story based in Sudan.

Liz Webster
London
14 June 2010 01:44 PM

I sent "Refugee Boy" to a friend, and liked the look of it so much that I bought it for myself as well!

Heather Card
Shrivenham
11 June 2010 09:47 PM

I gifted a wonderful book called Bluebird by Vesna Maric to a friend from the US and she loved it!

Lili
London
08 June 2010 04:40 PM

send book to a friend, about refugees

Carol
Carmarthenshire
07 June 2010 01:10 PM

Having read Half A Yellow Sun, I feel perhaps more enlightend about the issues and turmoil many refugees face. It has made me even more aware of the need for the UK to ensure it is as open and welcoming as possible to those who feel they have no other choice but to leave their homeland.

Susan
Norwich
19 May 2010 05:16 PM

I recommended a book about exile to my book club and they all read it :o)

Sofia Ali
London
19 May 2010 03:59 PM