What an excellent and extraordinary perfect picture book pair! Both books show the importance of fitting in by finding out what makes you special.
Excellent Ed by Stacy McAnulty (Author), Julia Sarcone-Roach (Illustrator)
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers (May 2016)
Age Range: 4-8 years.
Ed finds out exactly what makes him special in an exceptional family.
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Extraordinary Jane by Hannah E. Harrison (Author/Illustrator)
Published by Dial Books (February 2014)
Age Range: 3-5 years.
Jane learns ordinary friendship, kindness, and loyalty is what makes her extraordinary.
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2 thoughts on “Finding what makes you special: A Perfect Picture Book Pair”
Thanks Becky. The perfect pairs I find must include one book from a group underrepresented in traditional publishing. Check out my other pairs here or Pinterest or the Facebook page I created just for these finds.
These look great Keila!
Thanks Becky. The perfect pairs I find must include one book from a group underrepresented in traditional publishing. Check out my other pairs here or Pinterest or the Facebook page I created just for these finds.