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K-3
Illustrated by
Chuck Groenink.
Luca, a newcomer to the city, is rejected by dogs for being too fox-like and by foxes for being too dog-like. Luca doesn't know where he fits until a girl befriends him, giving him license to be whoever he wants. Groenink's digital illustrations underscore the air of possibility and have a soft quality that suits this tender story about self-acceptance and identity coming into focus.