13 Stories About Harris

Written by Amy Schwartz

Preschooler Harris navigates big city adventures and friendships in charming vignettes.

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40 pages· AD480L

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Join young Harris as he embarks on delightful adventures in his vibrant city neighborhood. From creative mishaps with permanent markers to heartfelt promises with his best friend Ayana, each vignette captures the wonder and whimsy of preschool life. Will their friendship withstand the test of time and imagination? Discover the beauty of young friendships and the endless possibilities of childhood in this collection of charming tales.

From the publisher

A wry and affectionate look at the ups and downs of preschoolers in the big city.

“That’s why they call permanent markers permanent,” Harris’ mother says as she surveys Harris and his best friend Ayana’s handiwork in his bedroom.

In 13 illustrated vignettes, young Harris gets into big and little adventures at home, at best friend Ayana’s house, and throughout his diverse city neighborhood.

Inspired by her own child, celebrated author-illustrator Amy Schwartz captures a preschooler’s sense of wonder and possibility, such as when Harris and Ayana vow to keep holding hands “forever and ever”–even while riding stampeding elephants.

A Junior Library Guild Selection

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