The Story of Red Rubber Ball by Constance Levy, illustrated by Hiroe Nakata [in AsianWeek]
28 May, by in Children/Picture Books, Fiction, Japanese American, Nonethnic-specific, Repost
A lonely red rubber ball is passed over by many, but finally finds a true friend. Delightful, fun pictures for the youngest readers.
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