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Age: Kindergarten-2nd grade
Identity: Muslim American author, Caucasian Spanish illustrator
A mostly wordless picture book depicts a young boy frantically looking for his parents after being separated from them at the outdoor market. Each stranger he meets shares a similar clothing with his parents. In the end, he is reunited and the parents thank the strangers whom the boy had met along the way. The first reading may be a little distressing for the listener who may relate to the boy's fear and concern about being lost. The listener may be focused on this resolution instead of paying attention to the cultural clues.
However, the back matter explains the true purpose of the story--that what we choose to wear sends a message about who we are. It isn't the complete message, but it is a part of our identity. Multiple readings should help get the intended message across (although there is no glossary for the religious/cultural clothing items that are present in the book).
Identity: Muslim American author, Caucasian Spanish illustrator
A mostly wordless picture book depicts a young boy frantically looking for his parents after being separated from them at the outdoor market. Each stranger he meets shares a similar clothing with his parents. In the end, he is reunited and the parents thank the strangers whom the boy had met along the way. The first reading may be a little distressing for the listener who may relate to the boy's fear and concern about being lost. The listener may be focused on this resolution instead of paying attention to the cultural clues.
However, the back matter explains the true purpose of the story--that what we choose to wear sends a message about who we are. It isn't the complete message, but it is a part of our identity. Multiple readings should help get the intended message across (although there is no glossary for the religious/cultural clothing items that are present in the book).
Age: Kindergarten-3rd grade
A great tool to teach students how to be more mindful about the words we use. True. Helpful. Necessary. Kind. And the i stands for I! Very didactic but that's its purpose.
A great tool to teach students how to be more mindful about the words we use. True. Helpful. Necessary. Kind. And the i stands for I! Very didactic but that's its purpose.
Age: Kindergarten-3rd grade
Tough Issues: Death of a mother
Via a vibrant, strong creature, Wright helps children to visualize the positive influence of a significant other after they have passed on. Bibliotherapy at its finest.
Tough Issues: Death of a mother
Via a vibrant, strong creature, Wright helps children to visualize the positive influence of a significant other after they have passed on. Bibliotherapy at its finest.
Age: Preschool+
Identity: African American author, Swiss illustrator
Affirmations of positivity, support, and love are paired with the reoccurring question, "Have I ever told you that?" The illustrations are vibrant and full of depth, perfect for a wide age range. Due to its emphasis on kindness and building a better world through our children, this book seems to take a leap beyond other "parental love" books. This would also be an excellent book for a teacher to reaffirm her or his support for their students (since the relationship between reader and listener is not explicitly stated).
Identity: African American author, Swiss illustrator
Affirmations of positivity, support, and love are paired with the reoccurring question, "Have I ever told you that?" The illustrations are vibrant and full of depth, perfect for a wide age range. Due to its emphasis on kindness and building a better world through our children, this book seems to take a leap beyond other "parental love" books. This would also be an excellent book for a teacher to reaffirm her or his support for their students (since the relationship between reader and listener is not explicitly stated).
Age: Preschool-1st grade
Horror: Just a touch
Books: Intro to genres and common book locations
Whatever, I can't get enough of these meta, interactive books. Call me a softie.
Leslie uses an easily-spooked narrator to build suspense throughout this page-turner. Perhaps, posits the narrator, the book is a mystery or a space adventure or a ghost story. In the end, the reader doesn't exactly find out the genre of the story (slightly odd...) but the book feels more confident to take further adventures.
Horror: Just a touch
Books: Intro to genres and common book locations
Whatever, I can't get enough of these meta, interactive books. Call me a softie.
Leslie uses an easily-spooked narrator to build suspense throughout this page-turner. Perhaps, posits the narrator, the book is a mystery or a space adventure or a ghost story. In the end, the reader doesn't exactly find out the genre of the story (slightly odd...) but the book feels more confident to take further adventures.
Age: Infant-Toddler
Body: All
This book was just...meh. So many other great read-aloud body books out there like Toesy Toes, Ten Little Toes Two Small Feet, From Head to Toe, and We've All Got Bellybuttons. The writing was straightforward and the illustration style muted the skin color diversity.
Body: All
This book was just...meh. So many other great read-aloud body books out there like Toesy Toes, Ten Little Toes Two Small Feet, From Head to Toe, and We've All Got Bellybuttons. The writing was straightforward and the illustration style muted the skin color diversity.
Age: 4th-middle school
Art: Drawing, comics
LGBTQ: Trans boy (side character)
Although there are an extraordinary amount of characters vying for page time (one could say too many), Faith takes the helm as a shy, fresh middle schooler experiencing her first couple weeks of school. Although the story centers around her soccer team, I would not recommend this to soccer fans because, turns out, no one on the team is a fan.
Fans of stories with various perspectives or "misfit" middle schoolers will enjoy this school story.
Art: Drawing, comics
LGBTQ: Trans boy (side character)
Although there are an extraordinary amount of characters vying for page time (one could say too many), Faith takes the helm as a shy, fresh middle schooler experiencing her first couple weeks of school. Although the story centers around her soccer team, I would not recommend this to soccer fans because, turns out, no one on the team is a fan.
Fans of stories with various perspectives or "misfit" middle schoolers will enjoy this school story.
I certainly enjoyed her writing style and was engaged with the storyline but I was not captivated by the memoir--mainly because memoir's aren't my thing. The purpose of the book was to be honest and straightforward about her life story but I craved more purpose--especially her reflections on the education system.
DNF because I already had it 1 week overdue from the library. For this reason alone, I have been removed from the librarian database. Goodbye.
DNF because I already had it 1 week overdue from the library. For this reason alone, I have been removed from the librarian database. Goodbye.
Age: 3rd-6th grade
LGBTQ: Lesbian
Just so we're all clear, these two "really good friends" get married in the end. So, like, probably more than friends, contrary to the publisher's description.
Veiled lesbian partnership aside,Amira and Sadie share exciting adventures and triumph over Sadie's evil sister to rule the kingdom together. A short read perfect for fans of Amulet and Princess in Black.
LGBTQ: Lesbian
Just so we're all clear, these two "really good friends" get married in the end. So, like, probably more than friends, contrary to the publisher's description.
Veiled lesbian partnership aside,Amira and Sadie share exciting adventures and triumph over Sadie's evil sister to rule the kingdom together. A short read perfect for fans of Amulet and Princess in Black.
Age: Preschool+
Point of lolment: When the boy is double stuck
One independent boy demands to get ready for bath time all by himself. But when he tries to get his shirt off and gets stuck--all he can think about is living his life forever stuck inside his shirt. A legitimate concern, for sure. Absolutely delightful story about the dangers of being stubborn.
Point of lolment: When the boy is double stuck
One independent boy demands to get ready for bath time all by himself. But when he tries to get his shirt off and gets stuck--all he can think about is living his life forever stuck inside his shirt. A legitimate concern, for sure. Absolutely delightful story about the dangers of being stubborn.