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The Best Place in the World

Petr Horᡠcek, illustrated by Petr Horᡠcek

Hare loves his meadow, yet wonders whether it is truly the finest place in the world. Leaving it behind, he explores in search of an answer. As Hare looks at other places, the journey leads him to recognize what makes his own meadow meaningful and beautiful. The story centers on a familiar home, a question about where one belongs, and the discoveries that come from setting out to compare the world beyond it.

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Themes
Adventure · Belonging · Home · Nature
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
February 3, 2021
ISBN-13
9781536212853
Language
English
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