4 stars I have to say, it’s pretty impressive just how split the reviews are on this book. Let’s start with the obvious: the illustrations are pure magic. McWilliam did a fantastic job bringing the characters to life. I loved all the colors and details in each image. It really brought the story to life….
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4 stars Another adorable story featuring Tameika and her family from Ashley Franklin and Ebony Glenn (with illustrations by Saba Joshaghani). Similar in style to Not Quite Snow White, this one follows Tameika on a brand new adventure, the expanding of her family. A great story for those expecting the arrival of new siblings or those…
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5 stars A beautiful, powerful, inspiring, empowering story of courage, strength, love, tradition, and making change. I’m disappointed such a book had to be written and how events have transpired to inspire it, but it’s a wonderful step to help guide the world toward a better path. Goade’s artwork is phenomenal. Each page tells its…
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5 stars What at first appears a simple ode to fry bread is in actuality a resource packed with history, culture, and significance. Each page has something new to reveal, both in terms of its illustrations and its words. A story that can serve as a lifelong read, always ready with something new to explore….
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4 stars A sweet story of a girl’s first time fasting for Ramadan. At first, Lailah is excited about being able to fast, but after moving from Abu Dhabi to American, she’s worried about explaining fasting and Ramadan to her teachers and classmates who might not understand. One aspect I loved about the book is…
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5 stars I loved this book so much! It take a sometimes-tricky concept and perfectly fits it into a high-energy, engaging read that focuses on personal choice, verbal consent, and the validity of one’s own likes and dislikes. This book does a great job of presenting its messages in a way that is easy for…
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4 stars A powerful read that demands to be heard, that defines its own voice, and rejects any false labels others try to pin on it. This book empowers readers to be themselves, to be who they are in all the ways they are. With messages of confidence, bravery, perseverance, curiosity, respect, humor, tenderness, and…
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4 stars A beautiful exploration of the ways differences can separate people, but common interests can bridge the gaps to bring them closer together. Spanning age, language, and culture, Lê demonstrates how relationships do not have to be defined by the words we use to communicate. All they need is a shared space to overcome…
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4 stars A delicious book recounting the tale of a girl trying different foods (even though pizza is the best!) for the sake of science. Perfect for pizza lovers of all ages and a good reminder about how fun (and delectable!) it can be to try new foods. Gianna Ruggiero‘s illustrations are just the right…
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5 stars What a wonderful way to teach an important lesson. When Amera has a bad day and uses unkind words, her mother suggests tasting her words before she says them, which opens Amera to the power of words. Inspired by Proverbs 16:24, “Kind words are like honey, sweet to the soul and healthy for…
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