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Amos & Boris
written and illustrated by William Steig
A beautiful story of a friendship between a whale and a mouse which illustrates perfectly that not only do you not have to be the same as someone to be friends but also that the impact of an experience together can foster an unbelievable, lasting bond.

The Arrival
written and illustrated by Shaun Tan
This book brought me to tears. No words, but with illustrations so brutally touching, who needs words? This is essentially an immigrant tale; a tale of the strength of character and overcoming fears for the sake of one’s family. It’s stunning.  

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