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misspippireads's review against another edition
4.0
Abuelo shares the landscape and history of where they (he and his granddaughter) originate, but the best part is when he points to his heart. "You're from here, from my love and the love of those before us ... You are from all of us."
Reviewed from a library copy.
Reviewed from a library copy.
jordanmae23's review against another edition
5.0
This story is beautiful! It highlights the very details that make up our culture, out histories and the survivals of our ancestors. In the end, there is a wonderful message that where we are from is not a simple name of place but rather where our hearts are and who they belong to.
toniatales's review against another edition
5.0
I never knew that a children’s book could be so poetic.
“You come from the sunshine that lights our path in this world and the rain that washes away our mistakes.”
“You come from the sunshine that lights our path in this world and the rain that washes away our mistakes.”
jwsg's review against another edition
2.0
It’s a lovely concept but I’m not sure my very literally-minded kids understood this metaphoric exploration of identity
neglet's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful exploration of family that will move you even if you’re not from an immigrant family like the narrator. Lovely language and exquisite illustrations.
fallingletters's review against another edition
5.0
Gorgeous book with a beautiful message. I hope it reaches many children who have been pressed to answer this question.
beths0103's review against another edition
5.0
So often when a white person asks a person of color where they are from, there is an assumption of not being from around here. It’s often a microaggression. In this story, a little girl is asked by kids and adults alike where she is from, so when she asks her abuelo where they are from, she gets a surprising answer.
Pair this text with George Ella Lyon’s poem “Where I’m From.”
Pair this text with George Ella Lyon’s poem “Where I’m From.”
zoraidasolo's review against another edition
5.0
This book is so beautiful. The art is gorgeous and each and every word hits home in a way that warms your heart.
buttermellow's review against another edition
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0