crystal_reading's review against another edition
4.0
This is a warm and beautiful collection of poems with a child's voice. It begins with 'Cherish Me' which speaks of her beauty and asks that we cherish her. The second poem shows how her family does cherish her, but shares her parents warning that there are those in the world who would do harm to "children kissed long by the sun" and so she is wary.
The collection is about self, family and tea is a common theme running throughout.
The collection is about self, family and tea is a common theme running throughout.
dandelionfluff's review against another edition
4.0
This book has depth and a grounded voice. The illustrations present very real, snapshot moments of a close family while addressing the joys and realities of being African American. I would read this with a child as some concepts might need context, but is still accessible.
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