Beautifully illustrated picture book of a refugee family from who has been at the Shimelba Refugee Camp the longest — seven years! In spite of having to flee their humble home and community, the main character Abia (elementary aged) has been told by her father as she plays imaginary games, that she is a queen. He makes her a crown of the Acacia tree crowns and she feels like she has super powers while helping her mother with chores, or simply walking the perimeter of the camp with other kids. Eventually this family makes their way to the United States, where Abai can still howl to the hills.

This picture book concludes with resources and additional information in the back of the book. Such as informing the reader that there are 68 million displaced people in the world right now. About 25 million are classified as refugee status. Relevant books to further your reading are suggesting in a list in the back as well as middle grade and young adult list. Recommended+ for your library!