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I loved this book before I even read it! Like the main character, I was often asked the rude question, "what are you?" by people curious about my race.…
Read more of this comment about What I AmIn America, a certain percentage of the population loves nothing more than to hop in a car and hit the road to see this big, beautiful land of ours. Author…
Read more of this comment about The National RoadLooking into the eyes of the hippo, alligator, zebra, tiger and monkey on the cover of On the Way Home creates anticipation – you just know there’s going to…
Read more of this comment about On the Way HomeDon’t you just love browsing the children’s shelves and discovering an award-winning picture book you somehow missed along the way? This Lithuanian fable won…
Read more of this comment about The Fox on the Swing“Ghosts of Gold Mountain: The Epic Story of the Chinese Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad” by Gordon H. Chang is full of facts about the building of…
Read more of this comment about Ghosts of Gold MountainA beautiful, gentle story about how we can show up for each other. I love how Jenny’s friend doesn’t try to fix Jenny’s sadness, but honors that “being sad is…
Read more of this comment about Jenny Mei Is SadHair plays a central role in many cultures. This wonderful picture book highlights how taking care of their hair brings a Sikh father and his daughter…
Read more of this comment about Hair TwinsSome picture books are simply absurd, but I’m recommending Toasty anyway. Toasty -- yes, a piece of toast -- wants to be a dog. Seriously? How far-fetched…
Read more of this comment about ToastyI was in love from the book's dedication, which in part reads "I dedicate this book to all Black children to remind them of their worth", to the very last…
Read more of this comment about I Affirm MeHilariously dry humor permeates this graphic novel book #1 about Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark. The Bad Guys are off to do some good and…
Read more of this comment about The Bad GuysThis beautiful picture book tells the story about Areli as she grows up, her immigration journey to America and her assimilation to life in NY. Areli Morales…
Read more of this comment about Areli Is A DreamerAn excellent introduction to the difference between facts and opinions, and how confusing the two can play out.
When your early reader wants to explore beyond the “readers shelf,” look for Joy by Yasmeen Ismail among the picture books. With text reminiscent of Dr. Seuss,…
Read more of this comment about JoyThe popularity of home DNA genealogy testing has exploded in the last decade or so. People are understandably curious about who they are and from where…
Read more of this comment about The Lost FamilyWhy Do We Cry? This picture book points out a good number of reasons. Here’s my favorite: “Often, we cry when we run into a wall. When that happens, we don’t…
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Dads
After reading Loving: A Photographic History of Men in Love 1850s-1950s, I did not think there would ever be another book of the same caliber to grace…
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