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Best Bedtime Story for Older Kids

"João by a Thread" ($17)

This dreamy book, published in 2022, feels like those moments when you hover between waking and sleeping. It's best for slightly older kids — ages 5 to 8 — who'll love exploring the stunning drawings and trying to parse the slightly vague end.

Best Bedtime Story for Older Kids
"João by a Thread"
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