The children were Syrian refugees from Turkey who settled in Guelph in 2016. Proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to Mennonite Central Committee to help other refugee families.

“It’s a colouring book that has images of Toronto and relating to Toronto that can help to welcome the Syrian refugee children to the city and help them get to know their new surroundings ...

Now, Ali Badr's images are part of her best-selling children's book Stepping Stones: A Refugee Family's Journey. 'Stepping stones' Ali Badr still lives in Syria.