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smdavis1495's review
I'm not crying you're crying
Story about a girl and her grandma facing discrimination and being brave together in spite of it
Lovely art
Story about a girl and her grandma facing discrimination and being brave together in spite of it
Lovely art
hanyentreletras's review
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.0
Me hubiera gustado que fuese más largo pero igual en sus 34 pág nos hace sentir diversas emociones.
Como una niña criada por su bisabuela en varios lugares del mundo, sentí este libro muy cerca de casa.
Acá exploramos como una niña ve que el mundo trata a su abuela, una migrante. Y no entiende cómo pueden ser tan malos y déspotas hacia una mujer tan maravillosa.
Me gustó mucho que la abuela le dice que ellas no han hecho nada malo, que no son las que deben encerrarse y no salir más. También que la impulsa a ser valiente pero a la vez le da un espacio para que pueda entender, sentir y calmar sus emociones.
Muy bonito el arte.
Y sí, yo también por momentos, sentía que mi vieji y yo éramos las únicas en el mundo.
Como una niña criada por su bisabuela en varios lugares del mundo, sentí este libro muy cerca de casa.
Acá exploramos como una niña ve que el mundo trata a su abuela, una migrante. Y no entiende cómo pueden ser tan malos y déspotas hacia una mujer tan maravillosa.
Me gustó mucho que la abuela le dice que ellas no han hecho nada malo, que no son las que deben encerrarse y no salir más. También que la impulsa a ser valiente pero a la vez le da un espacio para que pueda entender, sentir y calmar sus emociones.
Muy bonito el arte.
Y sí, yo también por momentos, sentía que mi vieji y yo éramos las únicas en el mundo.
alexibarra's review
5.0
Is this a shout-out to younger generations of migrants not willing to be passively put down? Because it felt like it and it is SO EMPOWERING! And not in an aggressive way that our elders might frown upon it; it speaks of strength, finding your own voice, and defending your and your family's dignity with grace and courage. All showered with the ups-and-downs that the unwavering love between "Abuelita and me" comes with. 5 shining stars!
pattytru08's review
4.0
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced readers copy of this book!
I read this along with my 7 and 8 year old- they said this book is “sad, relatable, and happy.” I’d agree with them. As a child raised half of the time by her own abuela in the states- it was good to see some representation of a not so peachy time. The illustrations are beautiful. The love captured in the book is there. Simple, and lovely.
I read this along with my 7 and 8 year old- they said this book is “sad, relatable, and happy.” I’d agree with them. As a child raised half of the time by her own abuela in the states- it was good to see some representation of a not so peachy time. The illustrations are beautiful. The love captured in the book is there. Simple, and lovely.
annieb123's review
5.0
Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Abuelita and Me is a sweetly illustrated and perceptively written book for young readers (~4-7 years) by Dr. Leonarda Carranza. Due out 12th April 2022 from Annick Press, it's 32 pages and will be available in hardcover format.
This is a poignant little book. The first person account from the point of view of the young narrator shows her feelings, confusion, sadness, and reactions to racism in her daily existence as she goes about her life with her grandmother: to the store, on the bus, shopping, and just existing. It's also full of warmth and fun as she abuelita (grandmother) have fun painting their nails, drawing, splashing in puddles, and cooking together.
The art by Rafael Mayani is rendered simply but full of warmth and feeling. The drawings are dynamic and the artist has a knack of portraying emotional range: anger, confusion, sadness, disdain. The art is full of small details which invite readers to take a closer look.
Five stars. It's not always a comfortable book to read, but it is, I think, an important one. This would make a superlative choice for public, school, or classroom library acquisition, reading circle, for therapists and counselors, and for the home library. It will provide an opening for discussion and learning. It's distressing, but also empowering and uplifting.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Abuelita and Me is a sweetly illustrated and perceptively written book for young readers (~4-7 years) by Dr. Leonarda Carranza. Due out 12th April 2022 from Annick Press, it's 32 pages and will be available in hardcover format.
This is a poignant little book. The first person account from the point of view of the young narrator shows her feelings, confusion, sadness, and reactions to racism in her daily existence as she goes about her life with her grandmother: to the store, on the bus, shopping, and just existing. It's also full of warmth and fun as she abuelita (grandmother) have fun painting their nails, drawing, splashing in puddles, and cooking together.
The art by Rafael Mayani is rendered simply but full of warmth and feeling. The drawings are dynamic and the artist has a knack of portraying emotional range: anger, confusion, sadness, disdain. The art is full of small details which invite readers to take a closer look.
Five stars. It's not always a comfortable book to read, but it is, I think, an important one. This would make a superlative choice for public, school, or classroom library acquisition, reading circle, for therapists and counselors, and for the home library. It will provide an opening for discussion and learning. It's distressing, but also empowering and uplifting.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
maxcfb's review
5.0
As I write this review in a slightly emotional state, I find myself a little closer to the verge of tears writing about this book than I would expect to be! But it’s no surprise, really, when you consider that this deceptively simple book is so well-executed as to be beautiful and powerful.
We begin the story with our young protagonist and her Abuelita, and just a few quick sentences and illustrations show us how much of a warm, wonderful, compassionate woman Abuelita is, especially through our protagonist’s eyes. But as the book zooms out, it becomes clear that many other people have a different attitude about Abuelita—a racist attitude, specifically, leading to micro- and macroaggressions.
It’s heartbreaking to see how cruel people can be everyday to these two characters, and there is so much nuance in how people’s actions affect both Abuelita and our protagonist in different ways—and how the two characters then support each other in different ways.
But there is also joy in this story, made clear in so many ways through the two characters’ deeply loving relationship. And the illustrations are gorgeous, full of warm, rich colors, expressive faces, and falling autumn leaves. It’s also beautiful to see a girl who lives alone with her grandmother without any fuss made about it. This story is truly wonderful.
Click here to see the full review on my blog!
We begin the story with our young protagonist and her Abuelita, and just a few quick sentences and illustrations show us how much of a warm, wonderful, compassionate woman Abuelita is, especially through our protagonist’s eyes. But as the book zooms out, it becomes clear that many other people have a different attitude about Abuelita—a racist attitude, specifically, leading to micro- and macroaggressions.
It’s heartbreaking to see how cruel people can be everyday to these two characters, and there is so much nuance in how people’s actions affect both Abuelita and our protagonist in different ways—and how the two characters then support each other in different ways.
But there is also joy in this story, made clear in so many ways through the two characters’ deeply loving relationship. And the illustrations are gorgeous, full of warm, rich colors, expressive faces, and falling autumn leaves. It’s also beautiful to see a girl who lives alone with her grandmother without any fuss made about it. This story is truly wonderful.
Click here to see the full review on my blog!
yanina0327's review
4.0
Such a great book! Read it to my 2 and 4-year-old nieces and they loved the images.
A very touching book that describes racism and the injustice that people of color face. When this young girl and their grandma ride the bus, they face challenges when the bus driver belittles them. They face prejudice and are bullied by the bus driver. The young girl is affected and doesn't want to leave her home because she is in fear.
I had different emotions run through me as I read it. It made me sad, mad, and hopeful at times. The author did such a great job writing this book and addressing many social issues that people of color face every day.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC book
A very touching book that describes racism and the injustice that people of color face. When this young girl and their grandma ride the bus, they face challenges when the bus driver belittles them. They face prejudice and are bullied by the bus driver. The young girl is affected and doesn't want to leave her home because she is in fear.
I had different emotions run through me as I read it. It made me sad, mad, and hopeful at times. The author did such a great job writing this book and addressing many social issues that people of color face every day.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC book
pib003's review
5.0
This is the BEST picture book I've read dealing with racism/xenophobia. It's just ever so slightly too long and verbose for storytime
sunflowerjess's review
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A sweet, emotional story of a young girl and her abuela, and how they experience discrimination and stigma in their daily lives. This book poignantly demonstrates concepts of racism, processing emotions and grief, and bravery.