--- product_id: 54198330 title: "The Arrival" price: "NZ$79" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/54198330-the-arrival store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Universal migration narrative Stunning, immersive illustrations Wordless storytelling mastery The Arrival **Price:** NZ$79 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌟 The Arrival: Where art meets heart in a timeless migration tale ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Arrival - **How much does it cost?** NZ$79 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/54198330-the-arrival) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Timely & Universal Theme:** Delve into a moving tale of migration, escape, and hope that resonates across generations and cultures. - • **A Socially Conscious Gift:** Perfect for professionals who value empathy and global awareness—spark meaningful conversations with this beautiful book. - • **Critically Acclaimed & Loved:** Join over 2,300 readers who rated it 4.7/5, making it a standout bestseller in children’s books on immigration and social themes. - • **Art That Captivates Every Age:** From children to octogenarians, the sublime artwork invites everyone into a shared emotional journey. - • **Visual Storytelling Without Words:** Experience a powerful narrative told entirely through evocative, wordless illustrations that transcend language barriers. ## Overview The Arrival by Shaun Tan is a bestselling, wordless picture book that uses stunning illustrations to tell a universal story of migration and hope. With a 4.7-star rating from over 2,300 reviews, it’s celebrated for its emotional depth and artistic brilliance, appealing to readers of all ages and making it a must-have for socially conscious professionals. ## Description The Arrival : Tan, Shaun: desertcart.co.uk: Books Review: A Beautiful Book! - This is a beautiful book with wonderful illustrations that tell the story of a migration from one part of the world to another by a desperate father who wants to make a life for his family. It could be anywhere in the world. It is a wordless book that tells an incredible tale with imaginative depictions. It is heartwarming and brilliant. It is classed as a children's book but I have bought it for a friend who is in her 80's and know she will love it. Review: Beautiful and unsettling magic. - Beautifully told, without words or dialogue, this story of escape, immigration, integration and acceptance is both timely and wise. The artwork is simply sublime. It's an absolute treat for the eyes, and worth every penny. I can't see any age group that this wouldn't appeal too. It's a truly magical telling of an unfortunately commonplace tale. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 9,671 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 13 in Children's Books on Emigrants, Immigrants & Refugees 200 in Children's Books on Health 748 in Children's Books on Friendship, Social Skills & School Life | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,388 Reviews | ## Images ![The Arrival - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1pmflTpApL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Beautiful Book! *by M***E on 12 December 2020* This is a beautiful book with wonderful illustrations that tell the story of a migration from one part of the world to another by a desperate father who wants to make a life for his family. It could be anywhere in the world. It is a wordless book that tells an incredible tale with imaginative depictions. It is heartwarming and brilliant. It is classed as a children's book but I have bought it for a friend who is in her 80's and know she will love it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful and unsettling magic. *by J***N on 29 June 2015* Beautifully told, without words or dialogue, this story of escape, immigration, integration and acceptance is both timely and wise. The artwork is simply sublime. It's an absolute treat for the eyes, and worth every penny. I can't see any age group that this wouldn't appeal too. It's a truly magical telling of an unfortunately commonplace tale. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just buy this. *by G***A on 16 June 2022* So far I've bought four, and given three away as presents. It's an astoundingly good graphic novel, and giving it to people as a present will make you look sensitive and kind, especially if you tell them it made you cry. They will also love it, and namecheck you when they buy it as a present for others, so lots of people will know how sensitive and kind you are. ## Frequently Bought Together - THE ARRIVAL - Unflattening --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/54198330-the-arrival](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/54198330-the-arrival) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*