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thecamilleae's review against another edition
5.0
What an excellent book! This book is a wonderful introduction to a faith-based and cultural tradition that was new to my children. The book also addressed themes of bullying and how to rise above it. The illustrations were also quite beautiful.
rafacolog's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Islamophobia and Bullying
sserenityreads's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
mnstucki's review against another edition
5.0
The Proudest Blue is beautiful and touching. I found myself getting teary-eyed as I read it and wanting to revisit it for my own sake, not because I wanted to share it with my husband or my students, which is usually why I re-read picture books these days.
I have heard some people say that members of my faith (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) and those who practice Islam have quite a bit in common. In the general sense of both groups being very misunderstood I have always felt that to be true. In recent years I have started to see more of the nuances of similarity. Both religions have a code of conduct related to food and health. Both religions have offshoots that have broken away and twisted and abused their doctrine to justify the abuse and oppression of women. Both are missionary churches (it wasn’t until my early adult years that I realized not all faiths actively seek converts). Both faiths have codes of conduct regarding dress and modesty and even have special religious garb that they wear daily. Because of many of these similarities I could very much connect with the story of these young girls, and the story of how their mother taught them to be strong in the face of ridicule from those who don’t understand their beliefs.
I’m kicking myself for not holding on to the library copy of this book long enough to include a couple of my favorite lines in this review, but there’s a good chance I am going to end up buying this book, so perhaps I will just add them later.
I have heard some people say that members of my faith (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) and those who practice Islam have quite a bit in common. In the general sense of both groups being very misunderstood I have always felt that to be true. In recent years I have started to see more of the nuances of similarity. Both religions have a code of conduct related to food and health. Both religions have offshoots that have broken away and twisted and abused their doctrine to justify the abuse and oppression of women. Both are missionary churches (it wasn’t until my early adult years that I realized not all faiths actively seek converts). Both faiths have codes of conduct regarding dress and modesty and even have special religious garb that they wear daily. Because of many of these similarities I could very much connect with the story of these young girls, and the story of how their mother taught them to be strong in the face of ridicule from those who don’t understand their beliefs.
I’m kicking myself for not holding on to the library copy of this book long enough to include a couple of my favorite lines in this review, but there’s a good chance I am going to end up buying this book, so perhaps I will just add them later.
mkellogg725's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful Illustrated book with a very important message! It allowed the reader to jump in the young girls shoes and it showed us how you should be proud of your culture no matter what others think.
zmeetsworld's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
drbooknerd's review against another edition
5.0
Such a sweet, simple and beautiful book with a simple but strong message for the young girls out there that are and may face bullying or other tensions at school over their appearance.
The illustrations are endearing as well.
The illustrations are endearing as well.