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Hannah Sparkles: A Friend Through Rain or Shine
Hannah Sparkles: A Friend Through Rain or Shine
Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Little Dolphin School, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: March 6, 2018
Review
Hannah reminds this reader of Pinkalicious but with some restraint and mindfulness. Always happy, outgoing, and on the move Hannah meets a new neighbor who has a different personality. As the girls become acquainted some subtle differences are apparent. This becomes a teachable moment for adult readers who want to reinforce the underlining theme that differences are good.
Mellom has illustrated a cute book that reinforces that girls can be unique individuals. Her use of color and detail will appeal to the k-2 reader who will identify with one of the two girls. Good addition to public libraries and would make a great birthday gift.
Overall Book Score: very good
About the Book
Author:
Mellom, Robin
Illustrator: Brantley-Newton, Vanessa
Illustration Quality: very good
Publisher: Harper (HarperCollins)
Book Type: picture book fiction
Genre: realistic fiction
Audience: preschool
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9780062322333
Price: 17.99