We All Belong

Gianna Marino has written and illustrated many highly acclaimed picture books, including Night Animals, I Love You Little Horse, and Don’t Let Them Disappear by Chelsea Clinton. Gianna was born in San Francisco but has traveled the world and seen the similarities and differences of cultures, from Mongolia to Ethiopia to tiny towns in South America. Between explorations, she lives and works in Southern Colorado where she sees the long ears of mule, the webbed feet of duck, and the big bear, who belongs in the forest, just like everyone else. You can visit Gianna Marino at GiannaMarino.com or follow her on Instagram @GiannaMarinoBooks and on Facebook at Facebook.com/GiannaMarino.

Praise for We All Belong: * "Delightful . . . Marino’s gentle gouache illustrations feature friendly animals as they celebrate their unique attributes as well as those features they have in common . . . an enjoyable read-aloud . . . Highly recommended." —School Library Journal, starred review"Marino’s direct, slightly silly, dialogue-driven text is packed with conversation starters, making for the perfect read-aloud, with plenty of opportunities for participation . . . Marino emphasizes the repeated words similar and different, encouraging young readers to brainstorm what they know, notice, and wonder about the animal cohort. Sure to jumpstart a constructive discussion about delighting in one another’s differences." —Kirkus Reviews "Connection doesn’t require similarity, [and this picture book] slyly suggests this telling about finding belonging." —Publishers Weekly