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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.