by Brigita Orel
illustrated by Jennie Poh
 
The crooked old tree on the horizon doubles up as Sam's very own pirate ship. When newcomer Agu (from Nigeria) asks to climb aboard, Sam is, at first hesitant: "You're not from my street," she protests. But soon, a game of desert islands, fearsome pirates and a circuit of Cape Horn brings them together. A simple idea of imaginative play forging and cementing new friendships, executed through lovely illustrations (the fishy end pages are delightful). Age 4-7, Hardback 24pp
 
Themes: Refugees and Migration