Books like Junonia by Kevin Henkes
In "Junonia", Kevin Henkes takes readers to Sanibel Island, Florida, where ten‑year‑old Alice and her parents travel for her birthday as they do each year. That this time some familiar faces are missing and new ones have appeared unsettles Alice, who desires the same routine and predictable world she has grown accustomed to. Through gentle observation and quiet self‑reflection, Alice learns to accept change and discovers that new friendships can bring unexpected joy.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Kevin Henkes
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