K for Kara 23 - I Was Born Here!

By Line Kyed Knudsen

This is a true tale about a great friendship between two very different people. But are they really that different in the end?When Nadia starts in Kara's class, she's a little shy but Kara happily shows her around. That makes Nadia feel right at home. When Kara meets Nadia in the local park, Nadia is surrounded by her entire family. They all speak in a different language and some of them are wearing scarfs around their head. Suddenly, Kara is the one who's feeling shy and almost doesn't want to go and talk to Nadia. Fortunately, Nadia invites Kara over for dinner, and Kara discovers that even though some of the people look different, they're just like her. K for Kara - I was born here! is about friendship, prejudice and positive surprises. It deals with the irrational fear of the unknown and encourages you to engage in new experiences. -

• Language: English
• Publisher: SAGA Egmont
• Release date: Nov 15, 2022
• ISBN: 9788728173473

Book preview

About K for Kara (23) – I was born here!

Nadia begins in Kara’s class. She is a bit shy, but Kara shows her around and makes her feel at home. When Kara meets Nadia in the park, Nadia is surrounded by her family. They are speaking a different language, and some of the women are wearing headscarves. Now, Kara is suddenly the shy one. She is afraid to go say hi to Nadia. Luckily, Nadia is not afraid to invite Kara for dinner and Kara soon finds out, that we are all the same even if we look different.

I was born here! Is a story about being unsure about unfamiliar things and letting what others say guide you instead of asking insensitive or even discriminatory questions. A short book about prejudice, insecurity and surprises.

I was born here! Is the 23rd book of the K for Kara-series, which is about family, school and every-day life.

From ages 6 and up.

K for Kara 23 - I was born here!

Kara

Favorite color: Light blue

Favorite food: Lasagna

Favorite school subject: Art

Loves to read

Rose

Favorite color: Pink

Favorite food: Pizza

Favorite school subject: Gym class

Loves to shop

Julie

Favorite color: Yellow

Favorite food: Tortillas

Favorite school subject: Music

Loves boys

The party committee

Kara is sitting on a soft couch in the teacher’s lounge. Her teacher, Karen, is making tea. Julie, Rose, Malou, Benjamin and Hamid are sitting next to Kara. They are having a meeting, because they are in the group that is planning their class’s summer party before the summer holiday. Kara