"When I First Came to This Land" by Oscar Brand tells the story of a young immigrant's journey and experiences as they arrive in a new land filled with hope and challenges. Through a series of poignant and heartwarming songs, the protagonist reflects on their dreams, cultural heritage, and the realities of adapting to a different environment. The narrative captures the spirit of resilience, the joy of discovery, and the bittersweet nature of leaving one's homeland. It highlights the universal themes of belonging and the search for identity in a world of change, celebrating the rich tapestry of immigrant experiences. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten+.

This book has been graded for interest at 5 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by G. P. Putnam's Sons .

* Harriet Ziefert is a major force in children's publishing and has worked with some of the finest artists in the world. Her books are favourites with children, parents, teachers, librarians and booksellers. Harriet Ziefert has written numerous books for the very young. She worked for many years as an elementary school teacher and, more recently, has done graduate work in child development. She divides her time between New Jersey and Massachusetts, USA. Simms Taback has illustrated over forty children's books and also designed and illustrated the very first McDonald's Happy Meal box. He lives in New York, USA.