Tales That Spark Wonder in Young Readers

Children are always wondering why they have to do certain things, and this book offers thoughtful explanations instead of the usual “because I said so.” The reasons are shared in a warm, understandable way for young readers, making it both reassuring and nicely done overall. (This review has been adapted for display on this website.)

Like the other book in this series, my daughter really enjoyed this one. The artwork is engaging and age-appropriate, and the story is just right for younger children to follow and enjoy. (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.)