BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Heba has a brand new Burkini to wear to the community pool! Mama has a matching one. But when they get to the pool, Heba's friends have all sorts of questions and comments. Soon, she doesn't feel like she fits in. When she voices her concern, her mother has wise advice.
Olivia Aserr's beautiful illustrations highlight Sana Rafi's sweet story about courage and acceptance. I've never seen anyone in a burkini, and loved the tone of the book - Heba did not get angry or defensive when her friends were asking about it, she just showed them she could do everything they could. AJ liked the story, and the illustrations - her favorite part was the friends swimming together at the pool.
Lisa Librarian and AJ (age 7)
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