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therearenobadbooks's review
fast-paced
4.5
This is a great way to show inclusiveness. From a distance, the penguins seem all equal but they have their qualities and personal traits and quirks that make them unique. I relate a lot to Sarah and Sophia who are artists and sensitive to the world around them. The text is presented under the illustrations and doesn't play a part in the design of these but the illustrations are serene and wonderful.
It's a good book to explore in a classroom to help students respect each other and identify each other's qualities.
Thank you, publisher and Netgalley for this e-ARC.
It's a good book to explore in a classroom to help students respect each other and identify each other's qualities.
Thank you, publisher and Netgalley for this e-ARC.
lyoungthebookfae's review against another edition
5.0
This is a very cute picture book, with fantastic illustrations! They are not too overwhelming, and they accompany the words perfectly. This is a quick read, and one that promotes diversity and community in such a lovely way, and that everyone will understand! Highly recommend!
goguma's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you for sending me this book!! *hugs*
Graphic novel is never missed. this is good and this book is talking about diversity!
Graphic novel is never missed. this is good and this book is talking about diversity!
rebeccap's review
5.0
Thank you to NetGalley and NorthSouth Books for an advanced reader copy. The opinions expressed are mine alone.
A Penguin Like Me is a beautifully illustrated and important story that I could see becoming a childhood favorite. We meet many penguins living in the same colony with different personalities, interests, and physical differences. Kids will likely be able to see themselves in at least one of the penguins featured. The message is simple; we are all different, but we all belong.
Additional note:
Some parents and families may have an issue with the story though because it does mention one penguin having a crush on another of the same gender. At the very end of the book there’s also a statement about how many times it’s difficult to identify a penguin’s sex based on appearance alone which some may interpret as having a pro-LGBT type of message.
A Penguin Like Me is a beautifully illustrated and important story that I could see becoming a childhood favorite. We meet many penguins living in the same colony with different personalities, interests, and physical differences. Kids will likely be able to see themselves in at least one of the penguins featured. The message is simple; we are all different, but we all belong.
Additional note:
Some parents and families may have an issue with the story though because it does mention one penguin having a crush on another of the same gender. At the very end of the book there’s also a statement about how many times it’s difficult to identify a penguin’s sex based on appearance alone which some may interpret as having a pro-LGBT type of message.
skoski5012's review against another edition
5.0
As an Early Childhood Educator I am always seeking out fresh new books to encourage conversations around acceptance, inclusion and diversity.
A Penguin Like Me brings lightness and beauty to such heavy topics.
The world seems so divided recently about what is appropriate to discuss with children but the reality is that children have valid fears and worries about fitting in, acceptance and representation. This book touches upon learning differences, sexuality, appearances, and more in a beautiful way! The author talks about each penguins skills and strengths without ever labeling the Penguin.
What a beautiful way to ignite conversations with children!
A Penguin Like Me brings lightness and beauty to such heavy topics.
The world seems so divided recently about what is appropriate to discuss with children but the reality is that children have valid fears and worries about fitting in, acceptance and representation. This book touches upon learning differences, sexuality, appearances, and more in a beautiful way! The author talks about each penguins skills and strengths without ever labeling the Penguin.
What a beautiful way to ignite conversations with children!
cyireadbooks's review
1.0
I thought I would enjoy reading this picture book. But once it started into the gender diversification, it was over. This book is not something that I would want to read to my two grandsons. Why would I want my grandsons to question their own identities at such a young age just because a book tells them it's okay to be something that they are not? Propoganda comes to mind.
With all of its gender bending ideas, this book is not one that I would recommend even if the illustrations are cute and colorful. One star.
I received a DRC from NorthSouth Books through NetGalley. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
With all of its gender bending ideas, this book is not one that I would recommend even if the illustrations are cute and colorful. One star.
I received a DRC from NorthSouth Books through NetGalley. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
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