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Monsters in the Fog
Ali Bahrampour
Illustrator: Ali Bahrampour
Ages: 6+
Published: 2022
Publisher: Abrams BFYR/Abrams
ISBN: 978-1-4197-5245-2
Keywords: trust, friendship, optical illusions
Things aren't always what they seem! Donkey Hakim perseveres in his journey to visit his friend despite warnings of monsters along the way. Charming pen, ink, and watercolor illustrations.