DRAWING ATTENTION: In 2021, DuBois¿s On the Other Side of the Forest earned a Best Book of the Year from Kirkus and was named a New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children¿s Book.IMPORTANCE OF ROLE-PLAYING: Imaginative play inspires children to explore different perspectives, which will encourage them to reread the book and explore new adventures.SOCIETAL RELEVANCE: Focuses on educational and social themes, such as storytelling, creative collaboration, friendship, and staying active.VISUALLY ENGAGING: DuBois¿s classic and charming visual universe transports readers to another world that will captivate and delight.