A review by panda_incognito
These Hands by Margaret H. Mason

4.0

This picture book is subtle and powerful. It focuses on a grandfather's connection with his young grandson, as he helps him learn how to do different things with his hands. The story transitions into the grandfather talking about his experience with discrimination when he wasn't allowed to knead bread at a factory, and the story's simplicity makes it all the more moving. Floyd Cooper's sepia-toned illustrations are also phenomenal, and the book ends on a hopeful note, looking ahead to the young boy's future.