Where Do My Roots Go?

The experience of displacement can leave children with overwhelming feelings they don’t always understand. Inspired by stories and conversations with refugee children, this heart-warming and empowering book delves into the complex emotions associated with displacement, separation from home and the challenges of starting anew. Using simple language, Where Do My Roots Go? illustrates how an uprooted plant can still flourish once it's provided with sunlight, water and soil. The same is true for us – even those who leave their home behind can find strength, resilience and happiness when surrounded by people who love and care for them. This book aims to help children recognise and make sense of their emotions, exploring the concept of ‘big feelings’ and asking the question, 'what makes a home, home?’ As a psychoeducational resource, Where Do My Roots Go? offers self-help techniques and encourages mindfulness for parents and caregivers to foster resilience and healing.