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The Smile - Cover

The Smile

Author and illustrator: Marie Voigt

One smile brightens the lives of many as it’s passed from person to person across the globe. With sparse text, warm illustrations and an endearing cast of diverse characters, this satisfyingly clever, circular picture book celebrates the joyful human connections we can make through the act of a simple smile.

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  • Diverse cast
  • South Asian representation
  • Black representation
  • East and Southeast Asian representation
  • Muslim representation
  • Black/brown representation
  • Disabled representation
  • Single parent
  • Challenges gender stereotypes