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kristenremenar's review against another edition
3.0
Here's another one I like mostly for the interesting description and poetic flow of words. Big brother-to-be is wondering what his new sibling will look like, a blend of "semisweet dark Daddy chocolate bar and strawberry cream Mama's milk." It's lovely to have a beautiful picture book that celebrates all the flavors our skin can be and to honor the kids with mixed heritage who traditionally have not been seen in picture books. Not much plot, but still fun to read through, and great for a writing prompt to describe yourself in interesting ways.
mbrandmaier's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful drawings and detailed descriptions that make me hungry.
itchyfingers's review against another edition
3.0
Nice enough book to introduce a new sibling to your child. Also brilliant for learning about the many types of food, because the story goes along with equating the new sibling with foods "semisweet dark Daddy chocolate bar," and "strawberry cream Mama's milk." Also teaches diversity, as the child ponders about skin colors and different features.
tashrow's review
5.0
A boy wonders what his new sibling will look like when he/she is born. With his parents the colors of semisweet dark chocolate and strawberry cream milk, there are many colors that his new sibling could be. And what about hair, lips, nose and eyes? So many combinations are possible!
This book is written with such love and attention to detail that it sings. Not only a lovely book for mixed-race families, but a book for all families who all have differences and similarities that should be embraced. Alko writes about colors in a way that brings them to life, we know just what a “jelly-bean smile” is like, what “ginger cookie brown” is and one of my favorites: “cinnamon sand castle.” This speaks to the myriad of colors, shades, and hues humans come in. It is a thrilling world of acceptance and love.
One of my favorite memories as a children’s librarian was traveling to ALA with the daughter of an African-American co-worker. She and I bonded on the trip and she spent an evening looking at my skin, talking about how we were the same and different. My freckles and moles set me firmly apart! But some of them were almost her skin color. This book brought that sweet moment out of my memory bank. For that alone, it was a treat to read.
Share this with all the families at your library. It is one to be shared with new older siblings but also one that can lead to great discussions and even greater acceptance in our children. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
This book is written with such love and attention to detail that it sings. Not only a lovely book for mixed-race families, but a book for all families who all have differences and similarities that should be embraced. Alko writes about colors in a way that brings them to life, we know just what a “jelly-bean smile” is like, what “ginger cookie brown” is and one of my favorites: “cinnamon sand castle.” This speaks to the myriad of colors, shades, and hues humans come in. It is a thrilling world of acceptance and love.
One of my favorite memories as a children’s librarian was traveling to ALA with the daughter of an African-American co-worker. She and I bonded on the trip and she spent an evening looking at my skin, talking about how we were the same and different. My freckles and moles set me firmly apart! But some of them were almost her skin color. This book brought that sweet moment out of my memory bank. For that alone, it was a treat to read.
Share this with all the families at your library. It is one to be shared with new older siblings but also one that can lead to great discussions and even greater acceptance in our children. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
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