so-so3 ⭐ This book is about being yourself and how there is no one exactly like you. Each page takes a concept and talks about how you as a human match that concept whether it‘s being animal whether it‘s being water whether it‘s being unique and different. All in all the book and has to match.
pickSoft pick - thoughts about American beauty standards through the eyes of a Korean-American teenager who must decide how far she‘s willing to go to be perceived by her peers as beautiful.
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“That's my name, and it fits me just right! I am Alma, and I have a story to tell.“
In Alma and How She Got Her Name, young Alma learns the stories behind her name from her father, discovering the love and heritage embedded in each syllable. As she explores her identity and the significance of her name, Alma embarks on a heartwarming journey of self-discovery. With enchanting illustrations and a heartfelt narrative, this picture book celebrates cultural roots and the importance of names.
pickAlma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal features vibrant, textured illustrations that capture the warmth of cultural heritage. The story explores the significance of names and family history, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's identity. Recognized with a Caldecott Honor in 2019, the book encourages young readers to appreciate their own names and celebrate diversity.
“That's my name, and it fits me just right! I am Alma, and I have a story to tell.“
pickAward winning- Alma and How She Got Her Name is a story about a girl who journeys to understand and love her name. This is a Caldecott winner from 2019. The pictures in this book are done by pencil, there is a fair amount of detail but the pictures themself feel softy and homelike. At the start of the book Alma is ashamed of how long her name is and then as her dad is telling her the history behind each name, she quickly becomes proud.
pickThis book is about learning how to balance the two sides we all have in us. It‘s a difficult task and Mia handles it well. The story was a bit rushed and I almost feel like it would benefit from being a show or a broadcast. There just felt like a lot missing 6/10
Recommended to me by my shul‘s librarian, let‘s gooooooo.
