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whilereading's review
3.0
Enjoyed this short story you’ll learn more on the value of acceptance & tradition.
3.6/5 ⭐️
3.6/5 ⭐️
kristy_k's review
2.0
Read with my friend's daughter, Ava (4 1/2).
Ava's review: I thought it was too short, but I liked the pictures.
I agree with her. Cute story about loving each other, but really short.
Ava's review: I thought it was too short, but I liked the pictures.
I agree with her. Cute story about loving each other, but really short.
heisereads's review
4.0
Don't miss the author's note explaining the purpose behind writing this book of reconciliation.
ljrinaldi's review
4.0
This is a simple book about being human. Of holding each other up, giving love, in many simple important ways, from listening when others speak, to sharing, to playing together, and singing together. Simple ideas, but for so long in Candian, amongst First Nations people this was not always possible because of residential schools.
Now, there is nothing, except a note from the author, explaining this, at the end, and this book can be read on as simple picture book level about how all children and all people should treat each other. On another, deeper level, we can return the dignity that was stripped from First Nation's people when their children, for 150 years, were taken from their families and forced to unlearn being what their family had been all their lives.
So, for these two levels, it is a good, quick read, and makes a wonderful picture book about love and respect.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
Now, there is nothing, except a note from the author, explaining this, at the end, and this book can be read on as simple picture book level about how all children and all people should treat each other. On another, deeper level, we can return the dignity that was stripped from First Nation's people when their children, for 150 years, were taken from their families and forced to unlearn being what their family had been all their lives.
So, for these two levels, it is a good, quick read, and makes a wonderful picture book about love and respect.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
mezzythedragon's review
4.0
I’ve read three of Monique Gray Smith’s picture books, and this one could be my favorite. All three have beautiful illustrations as well.
eatsnacks's review
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
fernandie's review against another edition
3.0
Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.