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The Most Beautiful Village in the World (Yamo's Village series)
written and illustrated by Yutaka Kobayashi
Ages: 6+
Published: 2018
Publisher: Museyon, Inc.
ISBN: 978-1-940842-25-7
Keywords: Afghanistan, Village life, Diversity, Fathers and sons, War
F&G - With his brother away at war, Yamo, a young Afghan boy, accompanies his father to market to sell his fruits. Colorful, detailed illustrations.