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5+years
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The Day You Begin

Author: Jacqueline WoodsonIllustrator: Rafael López

This lyrical picture book explores the feeling of being left out and the building of new bonds with those around us. The beautiful, full-page soft illustrations evoke strong emotional responses, and the sense of exclusion and inclusion children experience when facing difficulties joining in with others is highly relatable.

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  • Black representation
  • Black/brown representation
  • Diverse cast
  • South Asian representation
  • East and Southeast Asian representation
  • Female lead
  • Class/socio-economic diversity