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A Twin Is To Hug

by Boni ASHBURN
illus. by John Nez. 32p. Abrams. Apr. 2019. Tr $14.99. ISBN 9781419731587.
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Toddler-PreS–This delightful tale explores the special bond between twins. "A twin is a mirror who looks just like you. Or maybe you're different but still there are two." Twins have a best friend and playmate from birth. However, with this amazing camaraderie comes great responsibility. For as much fun as a sibling can be, "a twin is a nudge. A gesture. A look." The text shows the struggles that twins have, such as having to always wait their turn and having to share everything, as well as the comparisons and competitions that ensue. Pencil-like illustrations show all types of twins: identical, fraternal, same gender, and different genders, as well as twins of varying ethnicity. These drawings effectively depict the struggles and celebrations of twins.
VERDICT A wonderful addition to most picture book collections as there isn't a lot of literature spotlighting twins. Families with twins will revel in the familiarity of this tale.
Reviewed by Kristen Todd-Wurm, Middle Country Public Library, NY , Apr 01, 2019

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