Harriet's Reflections — Marion Kadi

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"This self-reflective story truly shines." -- Booklist (STARRED REVIEW)

"[A] fun romp." -- BookPage (STARRED REVIEW)

"A highly original tale." -- Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW)
An imaginative tale about a rambunctious lion reflection and the fierce little girl he decides to mirror.

One day the reflection of a lion decides to reflect someone different. He picks a little girl named Harriet, who eagerly accepts the new face staring back at her. Harriet loves how ferocious she is now at school: she's not afraid to speak up in class, and she can romp around the playground like a wild beast. But soon Harriet starts to miss the reflection she had before, the one who looked like her. Can Harriet find a way to balance her old reflection and her new one? 

This whimsical story explores themes of confidence and identity with colorful illustrations and a sly sense of humor. Delightful and unconventional, Harriet's Reflections is the perfect read-aloud for anyone who's ever wondered about the face on the other side of the mirror -- and what they might do next.

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