Reviews

Dear Child by John Farrell

val_halla's review

4.0

This is a lovely, poetic book about a parent's love for their child. The three families pictured are white, black, and multiracial (white mom, Asian mom, adopted Asian child). Adults will notice this, but children may be confused about why the families keep changing. The narrative doesn't clearly shift "voice" when the pictures change, so my 4-year-old was lost. Still, the sentiment is beautiful and I appreciated the understated representation of LGBT and adoptive families.

greategret's review

5.0

Good artwork and a very positive message about love. This book presents a diversity of families: single parent, same-sex couples, multiracial and adoptive parents - wonderful to see this!