(This book was reviewed digitally.)Įmma deals with jitters before playing the guitar in the school talent show. The multiple spreads showing Irie and Momma flying through the atmosphere among clouds, stars, and hearts become a bit monotonous and lack depth of expression. The story is a challenging one to illustrate the full-color digital art is warm with soft shades of natural-looking color but struggles to create engaging scenes to accompany Momma’s explanation of her conversation with God. When Momma tells her “you are all of my favorite things,” Irie runs to the mirror and sees herself with new eyes: a “most perfect me.” This sweet, imaginative tale highlights the importance of parental love in boosting children’s self-esteem and will be a touching read-aloud for families who have struggled with issues of fitting in. ![]() Momma also chose a good heart for Irie, and when she was born, she was perfect, and as she grew, she was kind. The same for her hair type, her sparkling eyes, her kissable nose, and her bright smile. Out of all the skin tones in the world, Momma chose her favorite for Irie. “I made you to be you.” Momma explains that when she was expecting Irie, she talked to God and made special requests. But Momma tells her that she didn’t make Irie to be like everyone else. Irie wants her hair to swing and bounce like the “pretty hair” that “everyone else” has. ![]() When Irie tells her momma she hates her big poofy hair, her momma explains that everything about Irie was perfectly custom made.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |