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Why not find out for yourself?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe words in this enchanting children’s book are here to cheer you on — to encourage you to be brave, live with your whole heart, and become whoever you want to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by New York Times bestselling author Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Gabriella Barouch, this follow-up to the beloved book Maybe is an invitation to embrace big possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the pages, a young child adventures alongside an adorable arctic fox friend, exploring the world’s wonders together, and learning to believe they are among them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomeone is going to set out on a bold adventure. Someone is going to step up to the challenge. Someone is going to change things for the better. 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