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jess_mango's review against another edition
4.0
A picture book from the perspective of a younger sister observing her older sister wearing a hijab to school for the first time. She sees the mean boys pointing and saying things but the beauty of her sister's hijab outshines them. A great story about being accepting of differences in others. Fun Fact: This book was written by an Olympic Medalist!
hollyxbear's review against another edition
5.0
This book is wonderful. There nothing more to say aside from love your neighbor and respect each other.
kayleeacton's review against another edition
5.0
The Proudest Blue is about two sisters named Asiya and Faizah. The story is about Asiya's first day of wearing a hijab and the strength and beauty it brings. Some question Asiya and Faizah about her hijab, but their mother prepared them for the questions, hurtful comments, and stares. Faizah describes her older sister's hijab as the kind of blue that is the ocean and sky meeting. It is beautiful and loud, and Faizah wants to wear one just like it. I would have this in my classroom as a reminder to all of my students that everyone is different, and that is beautiful. Some cultures celebrate differently or have different traditions, but that is what makes them unique.
mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
Een mooie prentenboek over een klein zusje die heel veel houdt van haar grotere zus. En ook erg trots op haar is omdat deze vanaf nu een prachtige hijab draagt! We zien dat het niet altijd makkelijk is voor de zus (en ook het kleine zusje krijgt een of twee opmerkingen), maar dat ze zich dapper door alles heen slaat en ik was ook blij dat ze een groep vrienden had die er voor haar waren en haar steunden. Ik vond het lief en mooi geschreven en ik vond het leuk dat we niet de zus met de hijab volgen maar haar kleinere zusje!
De illustraties waren echt prachtig, vooral de kleur van hijab was WOW.
De illustraties waren echt prachtig, vooral de kleur van hijab was WOW.
madyweyman's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
drbatfcc's review against another edition
A story of being proud of who you are by an Olympic medalist in fencing
sweetrosegirl76's review against another edition
5.0
Cute! Love the artwork and the story. Perf for all kids.
Book showed up on overdrive homepage highlighted by OCPS Librarians for Arab American Heritage month. Glad it did!
Book showed up on overdrive homepage highlighted by OCPS Librarians for Arab American Heritage month. Glad it did!
gleamwisp's review
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
bickie's review against another edition
4.0
A girl is excited about her older sister's first day wearing hijab at school. Her sister has chosen a hijab of a beautiful blue color. A few hecklers are acknowledged but ignored, leaving a feeling of pride, strength, and conviction. Other students at school shown in illustrations are diverse, including size, though no visibly disabled rep. Great read-aloud for discussing wearing or doing something new that you know is expressing your authentic self even though not everyone will like it. Also good for discussing why some (often white straight cis Christian) people have such strong feelings about different identity expression.