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Chives from Auntie Lim, shrimp from Uncle Lee, and juicy, fragrant lychees that make their days together so sweet. As the seasons change, LaoLao feels more and more tired, too tired to make dumplings. But can Millie make them without LaoLao? And will her dumplings come out delicious, and make LaoLao happy, too? Full of humor, heart, and wholly original illustrations, this story is a timeless celebration of family, food, community, and the different ways we share love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ecb5a5a302896f6ab84b15/1630531394358-QDLXYUUQ8ERNKKT5N0CF/FRIENDS+ARE+FRIENDS%2C+FOREVER_COVER+JLG.jpeg Home - FRIENDS ARE FRIENDS, FOREVER Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Indie Next Pick Best of the year (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books) Oregon Book Award Winner A picture book about immigration, the infinite impact of friendship, and passing on love and kindness around the world. 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