Always by My Side
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2021

Always by My Side

Written by Jennifer Black Reinhardt

A boy outgrows his stuffed dinosaur, but love remains timeless.

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40 pages
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A young boy begins to outgrow his beloved stuffed dinosaur, yet the bond they share endures. As the dinosaur narrates, it reveals the timeless love between children and their cherished toys. Will the boy ever truly leave his comforting companion behind, or do these fuzzy friends remain in our hearts forever? Discover the enduring magic of childhood connections and the warmth they bring, even as we grow.

From the publisher

A celebration of the special connection that exists between a young child and their comfort stuffed animal. Follow a little boy as he gradually outgrows the need for the constant presence for his comforting companion–a stuffed green dinosaur. But as the stuffed animal narrates, none of us grow out of loving our favorite toys, and, perhaps, they never stop loving us back. When you need a loving hug, or a cuddle of reassurance, or just someone to play with, fuzzy creatures big and small, short and tall, will always be your friend.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about toysBooks about social themesBooks about new experiences
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Published
March 16, 2021
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Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593173824

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