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Watch Out for Falling Iguanas
Use of thought/speech bubbles, the variety of half-page and full spreads, and highlights of a falling iguana make the illustrations a delight, especially with facts along the way.
My Mommy Medicine
A warm and fuzzy offering for sick days on the couch or everyday reading. A recommended purchase.
Mama's Nightingale
This poignant offering brings to light for young children some of the sad realities of the immigrant experience in America. For all collections. ["A first purchase, especially in communities with a large immigrant population": SLJ 9/15 starred review of the Dial book.]
Mama's Nightingale
This richly illustrated picture book is a first purchase, especially in communities with a large immigrant population.—Jennifer Steib Simmons, Anderson County Library, SC“When Mama first goes away, what I miss most is the sound of her voice.” So begins this gentle story of Saya, a Haitian American girl whose mother is incarcerated because she has no papers. The weeks and months go by, and Saya’s father does all he can to bring attention to his wife’s situation by writing letters to elected officials and the press. Danticat does not shy away from the realities
Untwine
Well-crafted characters and strong writing make this a book to recommend, especially for fans of Gayle Forman's If I Stay (Dutton, 2009).
Eight Days
Gr 2—5—Focusing on one child who survived the 2010 disaster in Haiti, this beautiful and touching picture book is a true testament to the spirit of the people of this nation...
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