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Bao's Doll

Bo Lu

Illustrator: Bo Lu

Ages: 5 & Under

Published: 2024

Publisher: Abrams BFYR/Abrams

ISBN: 978-1-4197-6921-4

Keywords: Social-Emotional Learning-Immigrants, single parents, love

Misunderstood by her mother, a Taiwanese girl attempts to steal a beautiful doll. Digital art with powerful contrasting colors emphasizes the journey from emotional distance to healing connection.