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7 minutes

How does a new girl in school ask permission to go to the bathroom when she can't speak English? Seven-year-old Saoussan and her family flee to Canada when war comes to their country. Her first year in school is difficult as she copes with learning English, making new friends, and adjusting to cultural differences. Animated version of the book by Robert Munsch and Saoussan Askar.

• Grade/Interest Level: K - 3
• Production Year: 2000
• Producer/Distributor: NATIONAL FILM BOARD OF CANADA
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• Topic - Subjects:
  • LITERATURE - CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
  • SOCIAL SCIENCE - MULTICULTURALISM