Stefanie's Bookshelf - November 2024
Stefanie Estes, M.L.S. reviews "A Family Like Ours" by Frank Murphy and Alice Lee
A Family Like Ours by Frank Murphy and Alice Lee, illustrated by Kayla Harren
Age Range: 4-8 years
November is the month in which we celebrate a day of Thanksgiving. It’s a day we generally spend eating delicious food and talking about what makes us feel grateful, surrounded by friends and family. I felt grateful when A Family Like Ours showed up on my desk courtesy of a community book drive. It is about the gift of togetherness and the bond families have, both in blood and found along life’s journey. A Family Like Ours has beautiful inclusive illustrations and phrasing designed for all readers to feel seen and loved. One of my favorite lines from the book summarizes its message to young readers perfectly: “Hearing about each other’s families brings us closer together. And makes us realize our families are much more alike than they are different.” The publisher has made a lovely set of activity sheets available for free to download and work on with your little one. Happy reading and Happy Thanksgiving!
– Stefanie Estes, M.L.S.