Book description
A heartwarming picture book following a group of boys from different backgrounds throughout the school year as they become the best of friends.
Musa's feeling nervous about his first day of school. He's not used to being away from home and he doesn't know any of the other kids in…
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Why read it?
1 author picked Our Favorite Day of the Year as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Musa learns about holidays all over the world during his first year of school. His friends share their favorites from Eid al Fitr (Morocco) to Las Posadas (Mexico). A great book about exploring diversity and it comes with a special calendar in the back to celebrate with your kids at home. Musa reminds me of some of the children I met during my art residency in Morocco.
From Carolyn's list on The best books to open your child's eyes to cultures from around the world.
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