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K-3
A biracial boy wonders about his soon-to-be-born sibling: "Will you be my vanilla bean ice cream sibling or super-rich double chocolate fudge?" Though the boy's musings sound more like an adult's preoccupation than a child's curiosity, the cheery naive-style gouache and mixed-media illustrations suit the main character's viewpoint.