Ava on One Leg

Ava comes from Afghanistan and lives in a refugee shelter. Everything here is unfamiliar to her, and the situation is overwhelming. It’s good that she has her loving father and her stuffed animal, and that she is and remains the one-and-only Ava. 

We thank Saša Stanišić and Regina Kehn for this masterpiece. The story helps children understand what a refugee child might experience, teaches empathy, and provides opportunities for discussion.