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My son’s teacher recommended this book for discussing microaggressions, and the clever twist at the end—where the boy realizes he and his best friend look alike too—got my kids laughing and thinking at the same time. It’s rare to find a picture book that tackles such a nuanced topic with humor inste

Bought this for my 8-year-old to open a conversation about stereotypes, and the way the two classmates subtly show how they're "alike" is done so cleverly. It sparked a great discussion that didn't feel forced at all.

The way Zewlan M weaves the humor into the micro-aggressions is so clever—my kid actually laughed out loud at the reveal, and then we had a real talk about stereotypes. It’s the kind of book that works on two levels, which I appreciate. Only wish it were a bit longer since the subject matter is so n