The Arrival

About this book

David Small Caldecott Medalist in a heartbreaking parting gives his wife and daughter a last kiss and boards a steamship to cross the ocean. Hes embarking on the most painful yet important journey of his life- hes leaving home to build a better future for his family. Shaun Tan evokes universal aspects of an immigrants experience through a singular work of the imagination. He does so using brilliantly clear and mesmerizing images. Because the main character cant communicate in words the book forgoes them too. But while the reader experiences the main characters isolation he also shares his ultimate joy.