Some of the books we get from the library can be hit or miss. My SO picked up "Someone Just Like You" by Helen Docherty and David Roberts [ISBN: 1665949589] (among others) this weekend. This is a cool little book. We had only skimmed it before reading it to the kiddo the other night, and it has a nice message. One that got me a little choked up, given current world affairs.
It's about how similar we all are, despite our differences, and is a kind of call-to-action, one that encourages providing aid and care to others in difficult situations. The depiction of that difficult situation near the middle of the book is one of a children's room, with a broken window, and a burning city beyond the window's threshold. The room takes up most of the page, and the window a much smaller portion.
Far from the shallow inclusion story you might find in some kids books. I almost missed the city as I was reading it. A strong image for what is otherwise a book full of charming kids. The art in this book is really great. All the pages are super vibrant and colorful, and every kid is unique, fun, and cute.
What about you? I'm always lost in the stacks, trying to find something new and fun.
Also, I'm interested in knowing if this would be a good reoccurring thread for the sub. Maybe monthly?
tiny comrade is still on cardboard 'bright and early' books but ze has started babytalkin' to the rhythm of the words which is hella adorable
Kiddo2 is at that age now too, and it's such a cute time! Kiddo1 at that age was obsessed with this book called "Car, Car, Truck, Jeep" which was just a board book about different vehicles to the tune of Bah Bah Black Sheep.
that sounds fun, I'll look for that one
We’ve picked this one up from the library a couple times, definitely a hit.