turrean's review
5.0
Nelson's illustrations are stellar, as always. Shared with two others; all three of us were moved to tears by the beauty of the faces. (Reminded me of one of Rockwell's paintings: the Freedoms of Worship one.)
star63's review
5.0
I love the imagery. It is a contender in our class Mock Caldecott this year and the kids don't love it as much as I do. They feel the words are too sparse, I feel the minimalism of the words teamed with the illustrations are stunning.
rebecca_labrador's review
3.0
The illustrations are stunning and the point that we are better together is beautifully conveyed. However, as a Caldecott contender in which the text and illustrations are supposed to meld, I’m not convinced that this book is successful. Visually, though, I loved it!
shighley's review
5.0
As with all Kadir Nelson's books, simply gorgeous. Be sure to read the author's note in the back to impart even more meaning. Simple but meaningful. It would be interesting to challenge students to write/illustrate something in a similar format.
maxcfb's review
4.0
Like most of us, my feelings about America this July 4th were...complicated. But I had the chance to borrow this book on Libby that day, and it brought me hope. Beautiful illustrations and spare text find the parallels between the American flag itself and the people it stands for, a diverse group of people with their own beautiful lives and their own stunning achievements. America is more than its politicians—it is a community with more strength and companionship than is sometimes apparent, and this book reminds us of that.
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readingthroughtheages's review
5.0
A book that only Kadir Nelson could illustrate. Moving illustrations.
angkunkel's review
5.0
Spare but powerful text, with gorgeous illustrations by Kadir Nelson. A great book for a trying time in this country.