You’ll love them just as much as the kids will. Ranked in no particular order.
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A Lion in Paris by Beatrice Alemagna
A dissatisfied lion ventures to Paris on a quest to find fulfillment. After exploring the city (and viewing many famous sights along the way) he finds where he belongs: as a statue at Place Denfert-Rochereau.
What kind of reader is it for? Someone who knows how it feels to be a stranger in a new city; anyone who would enjoy paging through a large, beautifully illustrated book.
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Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker by Patricia Hruby Powell, illustrated by Christian Robinson
A portrait of Josephine Baker told in verse by Patricia Hruby Powell (and splendidly illustrated by Christian Robinson).
What kind of reader is it for? Anyone interested in learning about the performer and civil rights advocate who was both a spectacle and an inspiration.
The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat
Did you ever wonder where imaginary friends come from? This book is the origin story of one such friend: Beekle.
What kind of reader is it for? Anyone who has ever had a friend that only they could see.
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