PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
Julius Lester is the author of many award-winning novels, incluidng 'To Be a Slave', a Newbery Honor Book; 'Days of Tears', 'The Tales of Uncle Remus' and 'This Strange New Feeling', all Coretta Scott king Honor books.
The pairing of text and dazzling artwork is flawless . . . transporting readers away from a mundane viewpoint and allowing them to appreciate a common spiritual identity. This wonderful book should be a first choice for all collections and is strongly recommended as a springboard for discussions about differences. - School Library Journal (starred review) Lester presents the wealth of human difference as a treasure trove for discovery, and Barbour's naif-style spreads provide plenty of visual interest. - Publishers Weekly LET'S TALK ABOUT RACE is an enlightening read with important concepts and ideas that even younger children can ponder. Barbour's colorful paintings give visual expression to the rainbow of who w e all are. - Black Issues Book Review Lester's poignant picture book helps children learn, grow, discuss, and begin to create a future that resolves differences. - Children's Literature
