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Age Range
4 - 7
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2019-08-15
Page Count
32
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Grade Level
Pre-K - 2nd
ISBN
9781534110106
Lexile
50
Themes
family
multiculturalism

Common Threads: Adam's Day at the Market

Written by Huda Essa and Illustrated by Merce' Tous

Adam and his family spend an exciting day at the colorful and bustling Eastern Market. But when Adam gets briefly separated from Mom and Dad, he mistakes a friendly, diverse cast of characters for his parents in their traditional Muslim clothing--and shows that we all have more in common than you might think.

This nearly-wordless picture book celebrates diversity and community in vibrant, dynamic art.

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Age Range
4 - 7
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2019-08-15
Page Count
32
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Grade Level
Pre-K - 2nd
ISBN
9781534110106
Lexile
50
Themes
family
multiculturalism
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