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This is a story about a little migrant girl's first day at kindergarten. As Tikiri cannot speak English, she is going through a roller-coaster of emotions from feeling lonely to beginning to make friends. This book will be a great tool for teachers and parents of pre-schoolers alike with which to teach their children about diversity and respect. It will also be a guide for teachers on ways in which to manage such situations.

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Dr Kathy Mendis (BSW, MSW, PhD) is a social work academic who is currently working as a senior lecturer. As well as teaching in academia, she also has experience working in family violence, child protection, homelessness, family services, and community development sectors and conducting academic research. Kathy's work in providing training and consultations to kindergarten teachers and early educators about social, emotional, and behavioural impacts on children who experience trauma has inspired her to write this children's book. The idea was conceived during her visits to kindergartens when she observed migrant children playing on their own due to communication barrier. Kathy believes this book will help teachers and parents of pre-schoolers alike with which to explain about diversity and respect to their children at children's maturity level as well as ways in which for teachers to manage such situations. Kennan Mendis is a visual artist based in Melbourne specialising in acrylic painting, street art, and murals.Kennan started sharing his paintings under the moniker 'Kenzopaints' in 2020, unsure of how his art would be received and his ability as a self-taught artist. To his surprise, his artworks were embraced by the Melbourne community for their quirky figures and bright patterns. He has enjoyed exhibiting works in a number of exhibitions in Melbourne and the Surf Coast.You can find Kennan sharing his artworks on Instagram and TikTok @kenzopaints. He also completes commissions. You can get in touch with him at kenzopaints@gmail.com

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