Laxmi's Mooch African American

Laxmi's Mooch African AmericanA joyful, body positive picture book about a young Indian American girl's journey to accept her body hair and celebrate her heritage after being teased about her mustache. Laxmi never paid much attention to the tiny hairs above her lip. But one day while playing farm animals at recess, her friends point out that her whiskers would make her the perfect cat. She starts to notice body hair all over on her arms, legs, and even between her eyebrows. With

So she keeps a happiness book

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Author Sara O'Leary and illustrator Qin Leng have created a delightful

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from an award-winning creator

BESTSELLING CREATOR: Hervé Tullet is the New York Times bestselling author of Press Here

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These additions grant a depth to Ramón's backstory and show his individuality while highlighting the differences he may encounter in his unfamiliar environment