by Carole Boston Weatherford (Author) Ashleigh Corrin (Illustrator)
A celebration of family roots from award-winning children's author Carole Boston Weatherford!
I've got my brother's ears
And my sister's big bright eyes.
I've got my grandpa's hands
Though mine are a smaller size.
As a young girl reflects on the characteristics she shares with members of her family, she also notices and appreciates what makes her unique. This sweet and inclusive board book is the perfect way for kids to reflect on the love and security of family and to celebrate the many wonderful features and qualities that make us each special!
"a pitch-perfect ode to shared ancestry and the bonds of family." -Booklist STARRED review
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PreS-K--In rhyme, a young Black girl celebrates the parts of herself that resemble other family members. She has her uncle's chin, a grandma's cheeks, and so on. At the end, she compares herself to a "little sprig" that will one day be the personification of her family tree. Weatherford's poetry celebrates Black features and encourages all children to look at themselves and their relatives in a new way. The poem has a clear rhyme scheme but allows for a freestyle rhythm. Corrin's artwork depicts the characters in sunny, colorful, outdoor environments. The girl is shown with each relative as they compare. Some are identical, some are less than similar. VERDICT A sweet addition to the board book and intergenerational shelves.--Chance Lee Joyner
Copyright 2022 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.A beautiful homage to family and the strong bonds we have with each other. — Youth Services Book Review