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Age Range
3 - 7
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2020-03-15
Page Count
24
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Grade Level
Pre-K - 2nd
ISBN
978-1782859802
Themes
friendship
sharing
kindness
bullying
character trait | self-esteem
immigrants

My Panda Sweater

Written by Gilles Baum and Illustrated by Barroux

A girl loves her cozy panda sweater more than anything in the world, right up until she gives it away and discovers something even better waiting for her. When she spots her old sweater on the new kid in class, an unexpected friendship begins. Will sharing what you love most lead you to a forever friend?

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Age Range
3 - 7
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2020-03-15
Page Count
24
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Grade Level
Pre-K - 2nd
ISBN
978-1782859802
Themes
friendship
sharing
kindness
bullying
character trait | self-esteem
immigrants
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