As Big as the Sky

What happens when a brother and sister who share a love as big as the sky must separate? This heartwarming story set in an African village shows that with a little generosity, there’s always a way to come together. 
 
In a small African village in Malawi, Prisca and her brother Caleb work together and play together, chasing each other as fast as they can. But when Caleb has to leave home to attend a good school, Prisca misses him terribly. Hoping to earn enough money to visit him, Prisca begs a local peddler to sell her crafts—but no one buys what she’s made. However, thanks to Prisca’s kindness and compassion, her dreams of reuniting with Caleb just may come true.

January 2020

Sterling Children's Books

Ages 4 and up

ISBN 978-1-4549-2357-2

Written by Carolyn Rose

“An homage to the resourcefulness of children, whose ingenuity is their wealth... Based on a family Rose met on a medical mission, this quiet tale emphasizes the sacrifices families often make to educate their children. Zunon's full-bleed illustrations... give readers a sense of village life in Malawi and effectively show that familial love is not contingent upon material possessions... A worthwhile read. (maps, glossary)" - Kirkus Reviews