12/01 McMicken Family Connection
"Lost and Found Cat: The True Story of Kunkush's Incredible Journey," written by Amy Shrodes and Doug Kuntz, illustrated by Sue Cornelison
Click the picture of the book for a read aloud by Doug Kuntz, one of the authors!
When an Iraqi family is forced to flee their home, they can’t bear to leave their beloved cat, Kunkush, behind. So they carry him with them from Iraq to Greece, keeping their secret passenger hidden away.
But during the crowded boat crossing to Greece, his carrier breaks and the frightened cat runs from the chaos, disappearing. After an unsuccessful search, his family has to continue their journey, leaving brokenhearted.
A few days later, aid workers in Greece find the lost cat. Knowing how much his family has sacrificed already, they are desperate to reunite them. A worldwide community comes together to spread the word on the Internet and in the news media, and after several months the impossible happens—Kunkush’s family is found, and they finally get their happy ending in their new home.
This remarkable true story is told by the real people involved, with the full cooperation of Kunkush’s family.
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Join the African Community House & Development for a McMicken Heights Elementary School Community Cafe!
Have your voice heard! Discuss with the community your hopes and dreams for the future of your children's education. Light refreshments and childcare will be provided.
Date: Monday, December 5th
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Location: Heights by Vintage Apartments (21212 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98198)
Contact Ifrah to register at ifrah@achdo.org or (206) 350-1116.
About one billion people around the globe have some form of a disability. National Disability Day is observed internationally on December 3rd, and is meant to help people become more aware, compassionate, and understanding of the challenges those with disabilities face. Developing a better understanding of disabilities is an important first step in creating a more accepting society.
Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR is an important document, which states rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being - regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
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