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Francis Discovers Possible
Ashlee Latimer
Illustrator: Shahrzad Maydani
Ages: 6+
Published: 2022
Publisher: Abrams BFYR/Abrams
ISBN: 978-1-4197-4910-0
Keywords: body types, fat-shaming, bullying, father-daughter relationships, SEL
When classmates call Francis fat, she is upset until her father helps her to realize the possible, positive aspects of life. Dreamy soft pastel and watercolor illustrations. Author's note.