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Reviewed on June 25, 2021 | Picture Books
K-Gr 2—The narrator, a short Black kid, and best friend Noodles, a little taller and white, are dressed in hoodies and sneakers and ready for the first day of school. They plan to have a great year. In their first moments after storing their stuff in cubbies, they are greeted by Ruby, and settle in to meet Miss Terri, a blonde teacher with a ponytail. When she starts to explain her personal preferences to the group—"I don't like pickles, but I do like cucum...Log In or Sign Up to Read More