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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.
ashleyaewert's review against another edition
4.0
This was a cute little picture/introductory chapter book! I loved the cartoonish illustrations and the big eyes reminded me of the newer-ish Disney movies like Tangled. I think this series would make a great introduction for children to different careers, and how they can do anything that they set their minds to.
My favorite part though was all of the information in the back of the book. The recipe, craft, glossary and facts about Pakistan were a great addition to better understanding Yasmin's culture.
My favorite part though was all of the information in the back of the book. The recipe, craft, glossary and facts about Pakistan were a great addition to better understanding Yasmin's culture.
gabieowleyess's review against another edition
3.0
So cuute! I loved reading this with a few of my students :)
lauriehnatiuk's review against another edition
5.0
Oh what an absolutely adorable new early chapter series from @saadiafaruqi and @hatemaly Yasmin is creative and a young maker ready to put her own spin on projects and problems that need solving. I love how we are infused in Yasmin’s culture and how @saadiafaruqi allows readers to learn more about Yasmin’s language and country. I cannot wait to introduce Yasmin - I know a lot of students who are going to be thrilled to meet her. Looking fwd to the next instalment. A must for school libraries!
katiecatbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Easy reader. Pakistan-American. Collection.
This under 100 page book contains four stories starting Yasmin. Yasmin and her family are Pakistani-American. They speak a combination of English with Urdu mixed in. Yasmin's mother wears a hijab. Yasmin goes to school with multicultural kids of various backgrounds and religions. In the end, Yasmin is an ordinary second grader whose biggest challenges involve finding her mom at the park and trying to do art.
A really great book for any easy reader ready to start picture books. At the back of the book are a dictionary, recipe and craft project.
A fun read, I hope they make more!
This under 100 page book contains four stories starting Yasmin. Yasmin and her family are Pakistani-American. They speak a combination of English with Urdu mixed in. Yasmin's mother wears a hijab. Yasmin goes to school with multicultural kids of various backgrounds and religions. In the end, Yasmin is an ordinary second grader whose biggest challenges involve finding her mom at the park and trying to do art.
A really great book for any easy reader ready to start picture books. At the back of the book are a dictionary, recipe and craft project.
A fun read, I hope they make more!
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely love this new early chapter book series. So much to love.