Kai’s Thoughts: Kat Zhang brings us another great picture book! This book delivers a powerful and inspiring message: many new English speakers with liKai’s Thoughts: Kat Zhang brings us another great picture book! This book delivers a powerful and inspiring message: many new English speakers with limited vocabulary have a difficult time demonstrating the full extent of their intelligence or their real personality. When they communicate with others in a way that’s familiar and comfortable to them, they can be quite different! Therefore, we should never assume that a person who cannot speak English fluently is unable to think in a fluent and complex way....more
This story really opened my eyes to the experience of those who have sensory processing disorders. Lou is also struggling with a mother who can't careThis story really opened my eyes to the experience of those who have sensory processing disorders. Lou is also struggling with a mother who can't care for her well and what it's like to have protective services step in. All of this is handled with such compassion and empathy. I was rooting for Lou as she tentatively and then bravely faces her challenges. This is a great one for any kid but particularly for sensitive ones and those who love theater....more
This book is a funny, heartfelt, action-packed page-turner! I love that the kind-hearted main character’s superpower is talking to animals and how CueThis book is a funny, heartfelt, action-packed page-turner! I love that the kind-hearted main character’s superpower is talking to animals and how Cuevas weaves Cuban culture throughout the book. The scariness in the story is just enough to urge young readers on to the next page....more
And this book is THE COOLEST! What a wonderful celebration of bodies in ALL their varieties shown in community together, being just as they are! I've And this book is THE COOLEST! What a wonderful celebration of bodies in ALL their varieties shown in community together, being just as they are! I've never read a more body-positive book. There are even stretch marks! Hooray for bodies!...more
Iwai uses a brilliant way to present many types of delicious dumplings in different cultures. I like the sense of community created in this book: a coIwai uses a brilliant way to present many types of delicious dumplings in different cultures. I like the sense of community created in this book: a community that embraces multiple cultures with people helping each other. Remember to check out her other excellent books Soup Day and Pizza Day. ...more
Mia became one of my favorite main characters after I read the first book in this series, The Front Desk. She is courageous and compassionate. In thisMia became one of my favorite main characters after I read the first book in this series, The Front Desk. She is courageous and compassionate. In this sequel, Mia continues to be an action-driven warrior who is ready to fight against injustice and discrimination. Through these books, readers get “a better understanding of the circumstances facing undocumented immigrants� just as Yang hoped....more
This is a great middle grade story with themes of being true to yourself, facing your fears in your own way and forgiveness for others and ourselves. This is a great middle grade story with themes of being true to yourself, facing your fears in your own way and forgiveness for others and ourselves. I love that the author added a bit of the history with the story of Sylvia Mendez who was an important person in the movement toward desegregation. I had never heard of her. The pain of facing friendship challenges and of loving someone who has had a stroke are also very well told. The characters are also so lovable and relatable...more
We often read how Asian eyes are teased in children’s books, but we do not often see this proud declaration of how beautiful their eyes are! This bookWe often read how Asian eyes are teased in children’s books, but we do not often see this proud declaration of how beautiful their eyes are! This book helps children shape their views on various concepts of beauty, develop their appreciation for differences, and feel proud of who they are....more
Exceptional graphic novel memoir. A timely, humanizing story about two brothers in a Somalian refugee camp in Kenya that will pull at your heartstringExceptional graphic novel memoir. A timely, humanizing story about two brothers in a Somalian refugee camp in Kenya that will pull at your heartstrings in an important way....more
Finally, a heartwarming picture book in English by a Chinese author who lives in China! Blending Chinese New Year traditions into its setting and illuFinally, a heartwarming picture book in English by a Chinese author who lives in China! Blending Chinese New Year traditions into its setting and illustrations, the book addresses themes such as the love among families and between human and animals, harmony in communities, and the nostalgia for one’s childhood and for the rural life. These feelings are shared by people from all cultures. Readers of this book can really relate to Chinese people’s daily lives and share their feelings instead of observing them curiously from a distance...more
I really loved being brought into this little slice of civil rights crusader Betty Shabazz's early life. I like that the story feels so focused and inI really loved being brought into this little slice of civil rights crusader Betty Shabazz's early life. I like that the story feels so focused and intimate. You feel Betty's fear, and her hurting, her bravery and the support from her loving community. It's a really special story that will resonate with a lot of readers, and I'm grateful to Betty's daughter, Ilyasah Shabazz, for sharing it with the world....more
The inside flap said it best: "The Ghoul is a beautifully illustrated story that can be used as a spring board to discuss how we perceive those who arThe inside flap said it best: "The Ghoul is a beautifully illustrated story that can be used as a spring board to discuss how we perceive those who are different and how our fears and prejudices may be built on false assumptions." Very good book....more
Another one of my new favorites for multicultural and inclusive picture books! Alexandra’s rhyming narrative sets my eyes to watering. Suzanne KaufmanAnother one of my new favorites for multicultural and inclusive picture books! Alexandra’s rhyming narrative sets my eyes to watering. Suzanne Kaufman’s bright on white illustrations catch the beauty of diversity with sweetness and grace. You are welcome here! ...more
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