This might well be the first picture book I've read since I was the age to read picture books (the things we do for reading challenges... :D). I found it lovely, especially the artwork—I simply couldn't look away from some of the pages. The story made me consider things about colorism that I was only tangentially aware of as a white person. I think it sends a great message to kids who are dark-skinned like Sulwe, as well as to kids in general. Anyone can have classmates or neighbors who look different; it's important to remember that the differences doesn't make those people any less beautiful or bright.