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Perry, Gina

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(4) PS A young girl feels intimidated by her diminutive stature when she's in the big city. But she feels empowered when she zooms down a high slide: "I feel big because I can fly." She recognizes her attributes as "fierce," "happy," "brave," and "loved." The message is didactic, but the digital illustrations ably capture the girl's evolving self-acceptance.

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