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Best Picture Books of 2020 About Friendship

  • CHILDREN'S

    OUR FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR

    JUNE 30, 2020

CHILDREN'S

OUR FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR

by A.E. Ali ; illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell

The dual focus on friendship and diversity makes this choice a winner. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    THE WORD FOR FRIEND

    JUNE 16, 2020

CHILDREN'S

THE WORD FOR FRIEND

by Aidan Cassie ; illustrated by Aidan Cassie

Delightful and heartwarming, this read-aloud performs like a welcoming embrace. Brava, amiko! Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    LETTERS FROM BEAR

    MARCH 24, 2020

CHILDREN'S

LETTERS FROM BEAR

by Gauthier David ; illustrated by Marie Caudry ; translated by Sarah Ardizzone

Readers will find this journey poignant, strange, atmospheric, and, ultimately, joyful. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    EVELYN DEL REY IS MOVING AWAY

    SEPT. 8, 2020

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