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On the Anna Hibiscus series (Atinuke, Lauren Tobia):
The Horn Book Guide: “Satisfying resolutions for most of the personal and broader troubles Anna Hibiscus faces arise through guidance from her elders and her own thoughtful introspection, along with large helpings of humor and goodwill from those around her."
On Babies Come from Airports (Erin Dealey, Luciana Navarro Powell):
The Horn Book Guide: “…spirited illustrations offer humorous glimpses of family life and make good use of 'photos' from the children’s adoption scrapbooks.”
On Let's Go to Playgroup! (Caryl Hart, Lauren Tobia):
The Horn Book Guide: “…bolstered by Tobia’s wonderfully child-friendly illustrations, which highlight the diversity surrounding these urban toddlers.”
On Luna Loves Library Day (Joseph Coelho, Fiona Lumbers):
The Horn Book Guide: “A delightful ode to the power of books and libraries as well as a reassuring portrayal of separated parents.”
On Pandamonia (Chris Owen, Chris Nixon):
The Horn Book Guide: “The funny rhymes have a speedy rhythm that matches the exuberance of the art.”
On Pink Lion (Jane Porter):
The Horn Book Guide: “Porter’s uncomplicated story alludes to questions about identity and belonging without putting undue weight on the topics; uncluttered illustrations feature cheery, brightly colored animals on lots of white space.”
On Snowflake in My Pocket (Rachel Bright, Yu Rong):
The Horn Book Guide: “Cozy illustrations—featuring occasional silhouettes, intricate line drawings, and one dramatic die-cut—complement the evocative language in this unconventional-family story.”
The Horn Book Guide: “Satisfying resolutions for most of the personal and broader troubles Anna Hibiscus faces arise through guidance from her elders and her own thoughtful introspection, along with large helpings of humor and goodwill from those around her."
On Babies Come from Airports (Erin Dealey, Luciana Navarro Powell):
The Horn Book Guide: “…spirited illustrations offer humorous glimpses of family life and make good use of 'photos' from the children’s adoption scrapbooks.”
On Let's Go to Playgroup! (Caryl Hart, Lauren Tobia):
The Horn Book Guide: “…bolstered by Tobia’s wonderfully child-friendly illustrations, which highlight the diversity surrounding these urban toddlers.”
On Luna Loves Library Day (Joseph Coelho, Fiona Lumbers):
The Horn Book Guide: “A delightful ode to the power of books and libraries as well as a reassuring portrayal of separated parents.”
On Pandamonia (Chris Owen, Chris Nixon):
The Horn Book Guide: “The funny rhymes have a speedy rhythm that matches the exuberance of the art.”
On Pink Lion (Jane Porter):
The Horn Book Guide: “Porter’s uncomplicated story alludes to questions about identity and belonging without putting undue weight on the topics; uncluttered illustrations feature cheery, brightly colored animals on lots of white space.”
On Snowflake in My Pocket (Rachel Bright, Yu Rong):
The Horn Book Guide: “Cozy illustrations—featuring occasional silhouettes, intricate line drawings, and one dramatic die-cut—complement the evocative language in this unconventional-family story.”
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