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When I Wrap My Hair

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When I Wrap My Hair Children’s Book Recommendation is by Angela Ferraris, The Retired School Librarian.

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A young girl with an Afro looks down with illustrations of ancestral women in the background. Illustrations are bright. The words of the cover of When I Wrap My Hair are part of her hair scarf.

When I Wrap My Hair 

by Shauntay Grant (Author), Jenin Mohammed (Illustrator)

Brief summary: A young girl reflects upon how she feels and connects to ancestral women of her heritage while her mother wraps her hair in a scarf. 

Comments: The lyrical verses float in and out of bright colors of the traditional and digital mixed media.

Rating: 4/5 đź“—đź“—đź“—đź“—

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Children’s book titles are carefully handpicked by a certified elementary school librarian who, although retired, still enjoys reading children’s books, especially picture books, and recommending them to busy teachers, school librarians, parents, grandparents, and other book lovers.

Most of the books Mrs. Ferraris reads before recommending are checked out from the public library, except for those much-appreciated complimentary copies sent to her for an honest review. Those are noted. 

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Like You, Like Me

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Like You, Like Me Children’s Book Recommendation is by Angela Ferraris, The Retired School Librarian.

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Tulsi and Vanessa are looking at each other with the world behind them. Little paper airplanes are flying. Like You, Like Me book cover.

Like You, Like Me 

by Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw (Author)

Brief summary: Tulsi lives in America, and Vanessa lives in Tanzania. The girls become pen pals and learn about what is different and alike in their cultures. 

They learn that even though they are continents apart there are things they both share. They have brothers, enjoy music, have pets, and like Nature.

The things that are different are also shared and help to bring on friendship across the globe.

Comments: The phrase “Like You, Like Me” is throughout the book to emphasis what they have alike even if sometimes it’s a bit different.

The illustrations were made with painted papers and oil sticks.

I would share this book before a pen pal project or for making a Venn Diagram of their likes and differences.

Rating: 3.5/5 đź“—đź“—đź“—1/2

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Children’s book titles are carefully handpicked by a certified elementary school librarian who, although retired, still enjoys reading children’s books, especially picture books, and recommending them to busy teachers, school librarians, parents, grandparents, and other book lovers.

Most of the books Mrs. Ferraris reads before recommending are checked out from the public library, except for those much-appreciated complimentary copies sent to her for an honest review. Those are noted. 

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Holi

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Holi Children’s Book Recommendation is by Angela Ferraris, The Retired School Librarian.

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Happy Holidays Holi cover of bowls full of bright colored powders

Holi (Happy Holidays!) 

by Betsy Rathburn (Author)

Brief summary: Young readers will learn about colorful Holi, a Hindu spring holiday that is celebrated on the full moon.

Comments: This nonfiction picture book has large fonts for primary readers to easily read. Bolded words are found in the glossary. Other back sections are Holi Facts, To Learn More, and an Index.

I would pair this nonfiction book with a fictional picture book about Holi for a spring holiday unit.

Rating: 3/5 đź“—đź“—đź“—

Continue reading for more details and buying options on this book’s Amazon page.

Children’s book titles are carefully handpicked by a certified elementary school librarian who, although retired, still enjoys reading children’s books, especially picture books, and recommending them to busy teachers, school librarians, parents, grandparents, and other book lovers.

Most of the books Mrs. Ferraris reads before recommending are checked out from the public library, except for those much-appreciated complimentary copies sent to her for an honest review. Those are noted.