Illustrated by Meenal Patel
5 star
An adorable story about one girl finding inspiration in the women she sees in her life. Flowing through various colors, Tima showcases women she admires and their special traits, associating each trait with the color of hijab the woman wears. Great variety of characteristics presented, from hardworking and stylish to smart and fast to caring and creative.
A great way to work on colors and action labels.
The artwork is fantastic. I loved the different patterns used on the hijabs and in the backgrounds. It was also nice to see a variety of characters with different skin tones, facial features, and other characteristics. There are characters who wear glasses, hijabi characters and non-Muslim characters, and someone who uses a wheelchair.
There is an additional section at the end that includes an author’s note about representation and a short section about hijabs.
Such a sweet and inspirational story. I loved that Tima is not limited to being just one thing but explores various activities and traits such as showing wisdom, being a leader, sharing love, and solving problems.