At The Barnes & Noble Book Blog Molly Schoemann-McCann tagged "ten favorite beautifully illustrated children’s books that embrace a wide spectrum of children and families of different colors, cultures, abilities, and nationalities," including:Clara Lee and the Apple Pie Dream, by Jenny HanRead about another entry on the list.
When 8-year-old Clara Lee has a bad dream that is interpreted by her Korean grandfather as lucky, she does indeed have a great day at school! But soon her luck runs out—does that mean she’s going to lose her chance at being the next Little Miss Apple Pie in the town’s fall festival? Readers will sympathize with Clara Lee’s dilemmas in this charming chapter book. (Ages 7–10)
--Marshal Zeringue
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