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School Library Journal
Reviewed on May 1, 2012 | Preschool to Grade 4
K-Gr 2—Brandon and his older brother, Riley, are preparing a party for their mother while she is out shopping. They bake a cake, make a birthday card, and construct a piñata. When she returns, the children are thrilled at her surprised expression, not realizing that she may be astonished at the mess they created. The whimsical illustrations have a lot going on, and young children will enjoy inspecting them in detail. Insets explain the history and traditions associated...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2012
Emma's story reflects her family's African American and Russian American heritage (no mention that Russian Orthodox Easter usually falls on a different date than other Christian sects). Rashad and his Muslim fa...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2012
Emma's story reflects her family's African American and Russian American heritage (no mention that Russian Orthodox Easter usually falls on a different date than other Christian sects). Rashad and his Muslim fa...Log In or Sign Up to Read More