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carolineinthelibrary's review
4.0
I love this story and the message behind it. I agree with other reviews, that it was paced a little too quickly and didn't necessarily read like a bedtime story for little ones, but an important story nonetheless.
beths0103's review
2.0
I really like Ibram X. Kendi's work but this book felt too on the nose. A little subtlety goes a long way even in children's books.
mnboyer's review
5.0
The moon watches over children across the world as they get ready to go to be and eventually fall asleep to dream. We dream of a world in which racism is gone, injustice is gone, and people are free to love and worship as they wish. We dream of a world where everyone has a bed and food to eat. Rife with real-world examples of injustice, the author/narrator cries out for change – we can be the change we need to see in the world. An absolutely wonderful children’s book by Ibram X. Kendi.
I am a fan of Ibram X. Kendi’s work and therefore think this children’s book is a wonderful example of exploring the same topic at different readership levels. It has elaborate illustrations that depict different races, cultures, religions, sexualities, and experiences that are easy to grasp for a young child. The story flows beautifully and has a simple message, one that would be easy to explain to the younger children who will be reading it. A true contemporary masterpiece.
I am a fan of Ibram X. Kendi’s work and therefore think this children’s book is a wonderful example of exploring the same topic at different readership levels. It has elaborate illustrations that depict different races, cultures, religions, sexualities, and experiences that are easy to grasp for a young child. The story flows beautifully and has a simple message, one that would be easy to explain to the younger children who will be reading it. A true contemporary masterpiece.
litlover13's review
3.0
Beautiful illustrations. It was poetic and felt impactful. But I think that children will be less excited because of the nonexistent story.
theperksofbeingmarissa's review
5.0
Such a lovely book for a child.
“A world where all people are safe no matter how they look, how they worship, or how they love. A world where all kids have the same chance to have peace, to have joy, to have a childhood”
“A world where all people are safe no matter how they look, how they worship, or how they love. A world where all kids have the same chance to have peace, to have joy, to have a childhood”
annebennett1957's review
5.0
We have to get this right. We have to stop being racists. A good place to start is with our young. Read this to the children in your life and start the process of becoming a better ancestor.
winley's review
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
danicapage's review
3.5
While not my favorite children's book I've read, this one addressed important themes, and I was glad I read it.
markwillnevercry's review
1.0
This just felt very boring, that is it's only sin. The premise is that moon sees all our dreams and all the kids just wanna live in a fair world. I understand that it is a children's book, but it felt very flat and boring.
melissa_h's review
5.0
Do yourself a favour and listen to the audiobook. Very cute little voice. A very good book.