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A Very Good Parade: A Picture Book

by Eleanor Davis

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A neighborhood parade led by Gabby

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Awards & Recognition

  • Critical praise

    School Library Journal starred review

    Starred review; the review praises the book as a read-aloud and a book to linger over.

AlbakiReads Editorial

A neighborhood parade led by Gabby

Gabby and her grandma turn an ordinary walk through the neighborhood into a parade, gathering people Gabby considers nice and making room for each person’s particular talent. Hula-hooping, crab-walking, and a pair of very good boots become part of the procession. The picture-book premise brings together imaginative outdoor play and everyday acts of inclusion, with Gabby’s bossiness balanced by her kindness. Its neighborhood setting keeps the celebration grounded in community, while the parade gives the children a shared activity to shape together.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy stories about imaginative play and neighborhood adventures.
  • Families and read-aloud groups looking for a picture book centered on kindness and community.

Themes

Imagination and playKindness and inclusionCommunityOutdoor activity

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Book overview

From award-winning cartoonist Eleanor Davis, this hilarious and heartwarming picture book celebrates kindness, community, imagination, and outdoor play--perfect for fans of The World Belonged to Us and Everybody in the Red Brick Building

★★★ 3 starred reviews! "This is a very good read-aloud and a wonderful book to linger over." (School Library Journal starred review)

It's time for a parade! Why? Because Gabby said so! Gabby and her grandma set out through the streets of their neighborhood, and Gabby invites everyone (well, everyone who is nice) to join her.

There's a lot of talent in Gabby's parade: Fatima can double hula-hoop, Rashad can walk like a crab, and Anthony has very, very good boots. Gabby is bossy, but she's also kind, and the resulting parade is silly, noisy, righteous, and just plain fun.

Full of humor and heart, A Very Good Parade is a scrappy celebration of empowerment, kids, and community.

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