“Perez’s illustrations show kids huddling on a boat, or stuck inside with their soccer balls, or waving at other kids across the way. Are they stuck inside because of a pandemic, or fleeing violent conflict, or a drought? All of the above? The book doesn’t name the big, historic forces. It just provides a gentle, revolutionary reminder: Almost any parent of any child would climb into that boat if they believed it was their best chance at safety. And when those families arrive in your neighborhood, simple words and simple acts can mean the world to them.”