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by Nicole Kissell (Author), Tanya Eddy (Illustrator)
A heartwarming story of friendship, understanding, and the beauty of being different.
Grace is excited-and a little nervous-about her first day of first grade. She loves sparkly clothes, messy hair, and making new friends. But when she meets Hope, a quiet girl with a dazzling sense of style and a unique way of seeing the world, Grace learns that friendship can come in many forms.
Through colorful classroom adventures, Grace discovers that Hope plays differently, thinks differently, and feels things deeply. With the help of their kind teacher, Mrs. Potter, Grace learns about neurodiversity-the idea that every brain is wired in its own special way.
Together, Hope and Grace show that differences don't divide us-they make us stronger. Whether it's through art, science, or simply being kind, every child has their own kind of smart.
