val_halla's review against another edition
5.0
A great example of nontraditional families in picture books! The author deals with a split family elegantly, and the reader can't doubt that Grace is loved by everyone in her family, no matter where they are. The story also subtly touches on African culture, introducing something that may seem exotic to a young child.
nakiacookauthor's review against another edition
4.0
As with [b:Amazing Grace|765193|Amazing Grace|Mary Hoffman|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1347335253s/765193.jpg|1831295], the author handles a delicate situation very well.
imperfectcj's review
5.0
Grace worries that her family isn't a "real" family because it doesn't look like the ones she sees in books. A trip to visit her father in Africa helps her see that there are all kinds of ways to make a family.
Without patronizing young readers, this story addresses strong emotions around the nature of family and a sense of belonging. Beautiful illustrations.
Without patronizing young readers, this story addresses strong emotions around the nature of family and a sense of belonging. Beautiful illustrations.
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