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happylilkt's review
3.0
This book (perhaps along with [b:When Charley Met Emma|40998789|When Charley Met Emma|Amy Webb|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1533043787l/40998789._SX50_.jpg|63968726]) would be great to read in a classroom or with a parent with supporting discussion on abilities and disabilities. The principle sof asking respectful questions and thoughtfully engaging make this a unique book. For children who have unique situations this could also frame a discussion of openly educating others and being tolerant of misunderstandings or misconceptions.
A great follow-up discussion to the above could be on religious differences, and so some great companion books might be ones like [b:Lailah's Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story|23876153|Lailah's Lunchbox A Ramadan Story|Reem Faruqi|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1435176284l/23876153._SX50_.jpg|43484921] or [b:The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family|43853210|The Proudest Blue A Story of Hijab and Family|Ibtihaj Muhammad|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1607554732l/43853210._SX50_.jpg|68238463]--in this case both Muslim girls, in these books, but I'll be sure to add others if I find them. Lailah's Lunchbox is especially great in modeling how to educate classmates on religious expression that they might see at school.
A great follow-up discussion to the above could be on religious differences, and so some great companion books might be ones like [b:Lailah's Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story|23876153|Lailah's Lunchbox A Ramadan Story|Reem Faruqi|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1435176284l/23876153._SX50_.jpg|43484921] or [b:The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family|43853210|The Proudest Blue A Story of Hijab and Family|Ibtihaj Muhammad|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1607554732l/43853210._SX50_.jpg|68238463]--in this case both Muslim girls, in these books, but I'll be sure to add others if I find them. Lailah's Lunchbox is especially great in modeling how to educate classmates on religious expression that they might see at school.
pothosethos's review
5.0
I absolutely loved this book. I thought it did a really good job explaining different abilities in a way that a kid could understand. And the illustrations were so cute!
knod78's review
5.0
4.5 stars.
Beautiful illustrations and I love all the disabilities shown in the story and how they come together. My only issue is that each person comments on their ability, what they like, and how they cope with the day, but not on how they contribute to the garden, which is kind of the point of the story. There’s a bit on the front jacket explaining how a kid contributes. For instance, one kid paints flowers on the fence, but not all of the kids get that explanation. However, the pictures show what they are doing with the garden, but not explaining it. I would have loved them to call it out.
With that, I love the message and perfect for our work school book fundraiser.
Beautiful illustrations and I love all the disabilities shown in the story and how they come together. My only issue is that each person comments on their ability, what they like, and how they cope with the day, but not on how they contribute to the garden, which is kind of the point of the story. There’s a bit on the front jacket explaining how a kid contributes. For instance, one kid paints flowers on the fence, but not all of the kids get that explanation. However, the pictures show what they are doing with the garden, but not explaining it. I would have loved them to call it out.
With that, I love the message and perfect for our work school book fundraiser.
rainbowbookworm's review
5.0
In a perfect world this book could be read in every single kindergarten classroom on the first day of school. It is phenomenal for developing empathy and understanding for classmates who do things we might not do in our everyday life.
lattelibrarian's review
5.0
This book is all about celebrating our differences and feeling comfortable to genuinely, honestly ask about something we don't understand. Some people, for instance, must inject themselves with medication to make sure they stay healthy. Others need a wheelchair to get around, and some have autism--though it may look different depending from person to person! Filled with a beautiful and diverse cast, Sotomayor's unabashed love for differences and Lopez's creative and colorful illustrations make for a positive, empowering, and educational book. Great for kids who may need to see themselves in others, and great for kids who are beginning to realize that not everybody's body works exactly like theirs. Though perfect for all ages, it's well-suited towards grades 1-3.
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sarahcvo's review
4.0
A little didactic (and wordy), but an important message. This book could be great for starting conversations with elementary-age children on differences. The text focuses on children with disabilities, medical conditions (including diabetes, asthma, and food allergies), and neurodiversity. Cheerful illustrations show children with a variety of skin colors.
annalisenak97's review
5.0
Colorful, warm, and compassionate, discusses disabilities, health differences, and learning disabilities! I love the metaphor of a garden used here.