5+years
The Day You Begin
Author: Jacqueline WoodsonIllustrator: Rafael LópezThis 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