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4.59 AVERAGE

emotional inspiring reflective

read harder challenge 2020: read a picture book with a human main character from a marginalized community
reading women challenge 2020: read a picture book by a BIPOC author
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Normally, I don't count pictures books on my reading log or enter them on goodreads, but I can't just leave my reading challenge shelves looking unfinished!

This is very good. I'll probably add it to my rotation of baby-shower-gifts.

Showcasing the power in difference and owning your own story. Lots of diversity.

This book did not go as I expected as it is better. I love that they mentioned kimchi! The story really helps you open your eyes to your surroundings.

Very sweet and would be perfect for a young audience. Illustrations were beautiful and diverse.
My library had an interactive edition, so I got to read along while an audiobook narrator spoke.
Edit- after reading some other reviews, I see the concern of the “negative” light this book may have on some children who have never considered they may be different from others, so I think this book has a specific audience and could be really fantastic in lifting up a child who feels awkward or different around others.

My first thoughts are what lovely pictures. I could just sit here flipping back and forth examining them over and over.
But this story about Sarabella and her tendency to daydream is just as lovely. The story explores the difficulty of turning off the daydream button and turning on the school button. And for Sarabella, maybe finding a little bit of balance between the two.

This was a favorite revisited. I'll be gifting it to all children and some adults.

Such a beautiful book, with very nice illustrations and international vibe.

4.25 stars

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