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Best Beginning Readers of 2023

CHILDREN'S

HENRY, LIKE ALWAYS

by Jenn Bailey ; illustrated by Mika Song

Deeply relatable reassurance for readers unnerved by change. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

FOREVER FRIENDS

by Susan Lubner ; illustrated by Blythe Russo

Welcomes an especially cute new duo to the series scene. Full review >

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WORM AND CATERPILLAR ARE FRIENDS

by Kaz Windness ; illustrated by Kaz Windness

Warm and delightful, this tale will stay with readers long after they turn the last page. Full review >

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