BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Lee, an African American little boy, has to go wherever his big sister, Zora, goes and follow her instructions. One day she takes him to the library, where the librarian teaches them to embroider. It is harder for Lee because he is younger. He keeps trying at home and when he is good enough, he repairs the ear on Zora's teddy bear.
Edwards shows how sibling relationships can be tough sometimes but that acts of love can smooth over the rough patches. The illustrations are stylized and colorful. Snapshots of the characters alternate with closeups of the embroidery projects until the end has directions to do a moon embroidery, just like Lee.
J. Smith, Teacher Librarian
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