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informative
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Gorgeous watercolor images, and I appreciate how the larger words can be read as read aloud OR a bigger kid could read the smaller words to get more information.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A nice read, but without spoiling too much I can say that it kind of fails to deliver on the main premise, but does ultimately deliver the emotional comfort that is called for. Still, major pros for NEVER deadnaming the trans main character, even when he hasn't come out to anyone else yet.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Transphobia
emotional
inspiring
slow-paced
Doesn't have the same rhythm as some of Raschka's books, but a solid read aloud about a lesser known artist.
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Hilarious tale of the invasion of well-meaning family members form the point of view of the child.
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
Solid size inclusivity, and I like the historic framing of the "old idea" of fatphobia. However, despite there being some visible disability inclusion, the conclusion of "healthy at all sizes" loses sight of chronic illness. Are the bodies of those who are not healthy equally valid? That is not made clear.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A strange and dark little book, delighting my inner baby goth.
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I find the imagery of the "little things" being created in ways that took chunks out of the people really moving. The storyline wasn't really the point, but i did find it came to a nice conclusion.
A Perfect Fit: How Lena “Lane” Bryant Changed the Shape of Fashion
Juana Martinez-Neal, Mara Rockliff
Really nice niche bio
Honestly, got only a few pages in but just didn't feel grabbed.
informative
slow-paced
I wish we had this exact book for many other settings, but hospital is a great start! What it's like to go visit as a patient, to visit a patient, to visit a new baby, to eat in the cafeteria, so much is covered! A great addition to any child's understanding of how the world works.