Like Mother, Like Daughter by Natasha Yim and Steph Lew - ADVISABLE

Like Mother, Like Daughter by Natasha Yim, Illustrated by Steph Lew. PICTURE BOOK. Disney Press, 2022. $17. 9781368075770 

BUYING ADVISORY: EL- ADVISABLE 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH 

Mei and her mother, Ming, have always done things together. Ming has always thought her daughter is perfect because she does what she is asked. But Mei is growing up and learning that she has her own likes and dislikes separate from her mother. When Ming expects Mei to do as she wishes, Mei turns into a red panda in her rage. This is what all females in her line do. One night, Mei disobeys, and Ming turns into a red panda. Find out how the mother and daughter work out their disagreements. 

This is a “Freaky Friday” kind of book. It shows how people work through their emotions. It seems a bit transparent and preachy, but overall, it is a cute story that Disney has created to go with the Red Panda movie. The high appeal is due to my granddaughter loving it. 

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