I Came From The Water, One Haitian Boy’s Incredible Tale of Survival by Vanita Oelschlager. Artwork by Mike Blanc. VanitaBooks, LLC. Children's Nonfiction. 5 Stars. Lively, colorful illustrations help share the amazing story of an orphaned boy called Moses from Haiti who was found as a baby in a basket in the water. This is a simply told true story that touches upon tragedy that is offset by Catholic clergy in its attempts to provide care and education to orphaned child survivors. Some actual photos in the back of this small book. Highly recommend. Thanks to NetGalley and VanitaBooks for providing this ebook for review.

I find this topic so interesting! I can only imagine what this little boy went through and what decisions his family had to make to send him in a basket during the storms.

I was so disappointed in this book, though. The writing is very choppy, as if it was written for little kids without the author knowing how to write for little kids. Choppy sentences make understanding the story even more difficult. Also, too many random topics (cholera, tap-tap busses, earthquakes, etc) are introduced without a lot explanation which made the story feel unfocused. I really wish this story was told in a better way.

This is a gentle telling of the experiences of a little boy in Haiti who was found after a flood in a basket and sent to St. Helene's orphanage and then named Moses. This story is about the resilience of this little guy but also the need to help the faith community and orphanages like this one. It is well written and would be a great book to use in home, class, or Sunday school. Even though the format leans towards a picture book, I think this book would be a delight to children from preschool to third grade.

This book is a brightly illustrated story about a young boy living in Haiti. He shares with us a few of the things that he has survived and what his hopes are for his beloved Haiti. It was a very sweet story, lending to the joy of what is happening in Haiti and the developments that are occurring as a nation and as people.

This book was both adorable and endearing. I loved the story behind the name, and how, despite the circumstances and misfortunes he's lived through, Moses only wants to help others and stays optimistic. The origin of his name is wonderful, and it makes a great story.

Vanita continues to impress and move me with her magnificent and important work.

This book had fun and interesting illustrations and the story being told seemed important. Unfortunately, the story lacked depth and clear purpose and didn't grab my attention as something my children needed to read. There were many places the book had opportunity to dive deep but didn't.

I Came From the Water: One Haitian Boy's Incredible Tale of Survival by Vanita Oelschlager and illustrations by Mike Blanc is a true story. What a story this is! Plucked from the water after a flood that kills many, later a terrible earthquake and he survives, and then disease that kills his friends. But there is hope and joy here too. Wonderful story! Learn some about Haiti also. Quick but interesting read kids will like! Thanks NetGalley for this fascinating read!