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Tony Dungy

You Can Be a Friend

Ages 3–8

In this story, Jade has been planning to have her birthday party at a water park, but her new friend, Hannah, is in a wheelchair.

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Why this book

Hand this over before the hallway questions start. Let the book do the introducing.

Who it's for

Ages 3-8. Classrooms done with the special-guest talk. Families who want this conversation at home first.

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