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Thousand White Butterflies, A

Jessica Betancourt-Perez & Karen Lynn Williams

Illustrator: Gina Maldonado

Ages: 5 & Under

Published: 2021

Publisher: Charlesbridge

ISBN: 978-1-58089-577-4

Keywords: Friendship, Immigrants, Family Life, Emotions, Snow

Snow and a new friend lift feelings of sadness for a Colombian child who has recently settled in the U.S.. Bright, textured illustrations. Spanish vocabulary throughout.