The Queen in the Cave beach and pretending--and then mixing and

and pretending--and then mixing and fixing yummy

actress Lupita Nyong'o creates a whimsical and heartwarming story to inspire children to see their own unique beauty

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the boys get to soak up the sunshine while writing and drawing their own comic books

much more to open your eyes to the beauty and brilliance of this diverse continent

The Queen in the Cave beach and pretending--and then mixing andIn her debut as author illustrator, Jlia Sard spins an enthralling and evocative tale, rich with layers of meaning to be discovered. "One night, Franca has a dream about a marvelous queen who lives in a dark cave, deep in the forest. She cannot sit still until she knows if her dream is true. So with her younger sisters, Carmela and Tomasina, Franca ventures into the forest at the end of their garden. As they travel deeper through nettles and thickets,