BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ESSENTIAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Jae moved into an apartment, and his mother tells him to meet the other children in the building. Even though he is just learning the language, Jae meets Rosa and her parrot and the three form a quick and fast friendship. Until one day, Jae's mother tells him that Rosa's family has moved.
A sad, yet hopeful picture book. I appreciated the author's note, remembering her similar experience, with children moving again just as friendships are beginning to grow. Campion's illustrations are beautiful. An essential choice for an elementary library. Rosa speaks Spanish, Jae is also a child of color.
Lisa Librarian
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