FICTION

You’re Beautiful

by Mauli Junior Bonner & Chantél Bonner (text) & illus. by Gigi Moore
Shadow Mountain. May 2025. 32p. Tr $19.99. ISBN 9781639933907.
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PreS-Gr 3–Mya, a young brown girl with braids, isn’t having fun at the park. The other kids are mean to her and rudely ask her why she’s so dark. To comfort her and help remind her how beautiful her brown skin is, her father sings her the song he used to sing when she was a baby. Everyone is different. Some are tall, while others have freckles. This book’s point is that differences make everyone special. Based on a song by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Mauli Bonner, this book is a gorgeous reminder to love the things that make one different. The rhythmic lines with the colorful, dynamic illustrations create an upbeat tone guaranteed to make for an engaging reading experience. The picture book’s primary focus is brown skin, but various skin tones are represented.
VERDICT This heartwarming reminder of self-love is a perfect purchase for any library’s picture book collection.
Reviewed by Myiesha Speight , Apr 01, 2025

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