The Girl at the Front of the Class
The Girl at the Front of the Class
by Onjali Q Raúf
Ages 4–7
A boy discovers his new classmate has fled her home. Celebrates being welcoming and kind toward newcomers.
- Author
- Onjali Q Raúf
- Age
- Ages 4–7
- Type
- Empathy, Picture Book
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- BookTrust UK
- In India
- Available
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