I’m not always up on the latest in children’s literature but, since it was released last week, I’ve been reading about Queen Raina of Jordan’s book, The Sandwich Swap, all over the web. In it, two best friends–Lily and Salma–disagree over whose sandwich tastes better; Lily prefers peanut butter, while Salma likes humus. Tensions escalate when each girl insists that her sandwich is tasty while the other’s is yucky, until together they find a way to make peace with each other (and the lunchroom).

Inspired by one of Queen Raina’s own memories, this beautifully illustrated book is a great way to introduce preschoolers and early grade schoolers to ideas of open-mindedness, communication and the value of peace and friendship.