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Everyone Gets a Turn

Marianne Dubuc

Illustrator: Marianne Dubuc

Ages: 5 & Under

Published: 2024

Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press/Chronicle Books

ISBN: 978-1-79722-729-0

Keywords: 5--Surrogate parents, advice, friendship, cooperation, unique abilities, sharing, kindness, comfort objects, growth, self-assurance, independence, confidence, humor

Bear, Mouse, Turtle, and Hare find an egg and nurture the chick inside with warmth, food, and encouragement. But can they relinquish their overprotectiveness? Colorful comic-style panels.