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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · May 7, 2024
The Perfect Place
By Matt de la Peña · With Paola Escobar
A boy discovers the true meaning of perfection beyond appearances.
32 pages
4.0 Goodreads · 372 ratings
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Matt de la Peña
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MATT DE LA PEÑA is the author of Last Stop on Market Street, which won the Newbery Medal and was chosen for a Caldecott Honor. He is also the author the award-winning picture book A Nation’s Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis and six critically acclaimed young adult novels. Matt teaches creative writing and visits schools and colleges throughout the country. Matt lives in Brooklyn, NY.
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5
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10
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