From Little Tokyo, with Love seriesnumber-#25 From the New York Times

From the New York Times bestselling author of Counting by 7s comes a heartfelt story about "the importance of compassion and bravery when facing life’s challenges” (Kirkus) for fans of The One and Only Ivan and Front Desk

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Your young readers will recognize themselves and their friends in both Naomis’ as the two girls continue to discover the power of family

Kitty Sweet Tooth

From Little Tokyo, with Love seriesnumber-#25 From the New York TimesIf Rikas life seems like the beginning of a familiar fairy talebeing an orphan with two bossy cousins and working away in her aunts businessshe would be the first to reject that foolish notion. After all, she loves her family (even if her cousins were named after Disney characters), and with her biracial background, amazing judo skills and red hot temper, she doesnt quite fit the princess mold. All that changes the instant she locks eyes with Grace