Far From Home: A story of Loss, Refuge and Hope

A moving story about a young boy forced to leave home — and the hope he discovers through another boy’s story long ago.

Far From Home tells the story of a young boy woken in the middle of the night with a single, heartbreaking truth — his family must leave everything behind. As they journey toward safety, fear and uncertainty follow close behind.

At a quiet bus station, the boy meets a kind woman who tells him the story of another child who also had to flee — one who would grow up to bring hope to the whole world. Through her words, he begins to see that even in loss, God is near, and His story of redemption includes every child, everywhere.

Written by Sarah Parker Rubio and illustrated by Fatima Anaya, this book weaves together a modern refugee experience with the timeless story of Jesus, helping children grasp empathy, faith, and the truth that they are never alone.

• A gentle, hopeful introduction to the refugee experience
• Connects real-world empathy with the story of Jesus’ own flight from danger
• Encourages compassion, courage, and trust in God’s care
• Beautiful, expressive illustrations by Fatima Anaya
• ECPA 2020 Christian Book Award Finalist

Ages 5–8 · Family reading · Sunday school discussions · Teaching empathy and hope · Faith-based classrooms