Tales That Spark Wonder in Young Readers

Every child eventually asks, “Why can’t I?” and genuinely wants an answer. This book responds to those questions in a playful but informative way that kids can relate to. Young readers are sure to take something meaningful from the story. (This review has been adapted for display on this website.)

This is a quick, simple read for my daughter and nieces. They can recognize themselves in Sara and her family in the pictures, which makes the story feel special to them. Overall, I enjoyed the book a lot and loved the illustrations. (This review has been adapted for display on this website.)

I really appreciated seeing a Black girl as the main character and enjoyed most of the artwork throughout the book. One visual detail, the white chairs, felt a little unsettling to me as they reminded me of white sheets, which I did not enjoy. I also would have preferred a slightly more powerful ending to the story. Overall, the illustrations are colorful and engaging. (This review has been adapted for display on this website.)