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dawnoftheread's review
5.0
This is a super delightful picture book. It’s got a great representation in multiple ways, and it’s just so sweet and positive and loving. One of my favorite picture books of the year, so far.
crystalisreading's review
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Magnificent Homespun Brown is a vibrant and dynamic picture book, full of exuberant, colorful art depicting Black joy. The book's text is a poem celebrating the many beautiful ways that Black children can look, live, and celebrate. There is delightful diverse Black representation illustrated throughout the book, from disability to religion to skin tones, with a diverse crew of Black adults supporting the children's joy. This is a book best originally read by, or at least with an adult, as some of the language is a bit aspirational for children reading picture books. Magnificent Homespun Brown is a joy to read and an important celebration of the beauty of Black and brown skin.
Thank you to #NetGalley and Tilbury House Publishers for sharing an #advancecopy of #MagnificentHomespunBrown
Thank you to #NetGalley and Tilbury House Publishers for sharing an #advancecopy of #MagnificentHomespunBrown
ruthailuj's review
5.0
I really enjoyed this book! From the lovely, warm illustrations to the poetry of the words. Look & be taken in by the whimsy & comfort of each image & each word!
This is a celebration of the self, what joy this young person finds in their own skin! Read & celebrate!
This is a celebration of the self, what joy this young person finds in their own skin! Read & celebrate!
aliciaew's review
5.0
It was so beautiful! The language is rich. It was above my 3 yo’s head but I loved it.
indoordame's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
bheadley's review
5.0
A beautiful celebration of black girls with amazing illustrations. I love the alliteration helping my voice and lips dance as I read aloud.
heisereads's review
4.0
Beautiful. Gorgeous representation! Not sure it will work great as a class read aloud or independently read book by kids, but as a shared text with a child on the lap reading with an adult would be meaningful. Pair with [b:Where Are You From?|37119048|Where Are You From?|Yamile Saied Méndez|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1540526608l/37119048._SX50_.jpg|58911638].
books_plan_create's review
4.0
The artwork is so beautiful, and the book design is on point. The color palette of the pictures translates through text color, page color, etc. It is just perfect.