BUYING ADVISORY: EL - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: LOW
This picture book explains what it means to be an American from multiple kids' experiences and backgrounds. Different children share their stories on how their ancestors came to America. Other kids are new to the country and are still adjusting to their lives in America. Some kids are grateful for basic human rights, while others appreciate the freedom of religion. This book recognizes Native Americans, same gender parents, and Russian Jews to name a few.
Although this book was filled with great information, it was hard to get through. There was too much text on each page. My five year old daughter lost interest and didn't want to finish reading it. It seemed a little repetitive and was too long. All of the characters' voices were from different cultures, races, and origins.
A. Criswell, English Language Teacher
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