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Illustrations and easy-to-read text pay homage to the strength, character, and worth of a child.

"A boy wakes up one morning to find his father gone. At first, he feels lost. But his father has left him a letter filled with advice to guide him through the times he cannot be there"-- Provided by publisher.

The author's poem about a mother's love for her child is paired with color illustrations.

Marisol McDonald, a biracial, nonconformist, soccer-playing pirate-princess with brown skin and red hair, celebrates her uniqueness.

When all of their special Saturday plans go awry, Ava and her mother still find a way to appreciate one another and their time together.