Rainey the Romany by Elijah Vardo.
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‘Rainey the Romany’ Written and illustrated by Elijah Vardo

Rainey is nervous about her first day at a new school. Will the other children like her? When Rainey decides to share her Romany Gypsy traditions — full of songs, stories, and bright colour — her classmates discover how special her heritage is.

But just as Rainey begins to feel she belongs, her parents are ready to move onto the next Stopping Place. Can Rainey show them that she can keep her roots alive and still grow in one place?

A heartfelt story of courage, culture, and finding where you belong.

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Illustration of a countryside scene with a caravan, people working and cooking outside, and a horse-drawn carriage with smoke coming out of a chimney in the background.
Illustration of a steaming cup of hot chocolate, a decorative teapot, and a floral mug with hot chocolate on a dreamy pastel background with swirling clouds and a silhouette of a person's face in profile.
Illustration of a colorful carnival ride with multiple sections, including a snow globe scene with two girls inside, and various characters engaging in different activities amidst decorative patterns and vibrant colors.
A vintage copper tea kettle with a photo of a group of people etched on its surface, placed beside a colorful ceramic mug filled with tea.
A colorful neon sign spelling out the word "LOVE" with decorative elements including a red and blue wagon, a setting sun, a bird perched on the letter 'V,' and artistic foliage and cloud motifs.