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pdanger's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
southern_librarian's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
EpicFest 2023 author. This one reads like a short story collection for very young readers, which is awesome. I thought some headings sounded familiar: turns out you can get the stories individually as easy readers too. I like Yasmin and her spunk.
conceptuallysound's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
turrean's review against another edition
4.0
An exuberant Pakistani American youngster bounces in and out of trouble.
anywho2's review against another edition
5.0
These books are adorable. I was in the process of putting together a bibliography of children's books for one of my library classes when I came across this. I was so entranced by the story, the art, the lessons, and the representation that I proceeded to buy every Yasmin book after going through this one. I also love the back materials. In each of the books there are about 4 pages dedicated to discussing the lessons from the stories, teaching Urdu phrases, having a blurb on Pakistan and Pakistani history, and having a related craft.
heatherbermingham's review against another edition
4.0
Great choice for kids who are ready to move to chapter books but still need the support of lots of illustrations and short, direct stories. I *love* the illustrations - just adorable - and Yasmin is an extremely relatable character. The illustrations and text make Yasmin's ethnicity clear, but really it's just a collection about a little girl whose family happens to be Pakastani. I read this with a student and she really enjoyed the short Urdu glossary at the end of the book. Already purchased a copy for my own classroom.
theshenners's review against another edition
5.0
I received an eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was a super cute and fun read. Each of the stories engages the curiosity and creativity of young children through short illustrated anecdotes that present a problem or challenge and lead to a solution through Yasmin exercising her imagination and brainstorming. Yasmin's Pakistani family and heritage are seamlessly integrated into the story, and the final pages include a glossary and facts sheet that teach a little Urdu and Pakistani culture. In short, it's a great read that works as both a window and mirror book.
This was a super cute and fun read. Each of the stories engages the curiosity and creativity of young children through short illustrated anecdotes that present a problem or challenge and lead to a solution through Yasmin exercising her imagination and brainstorming. Yasmin's Pakistani family and heritage are seamlessly integrated into the story, and the final pages include a glossary and facts sheet that teach a little Urdu and Pakistani culture. In short, it's a great read that works as both a window and mirror book.
nitar8's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This is a great book for a classroom library or home that wants diverse character stories for children.