A heartwarming story of acceptance and inclusion:
Title:
Room for Everyone
Author:
Naaz Khan (naazkhan.org)
Illustrator:
Mercè López (mercelopez.com)
Favorite Line
“Do you need a ride? It’s hotter than peppers out there in the sun!
Come in,
there’s room for everyone!”
Synopsis
There's always room for one more - In this heartwarming story you join a young boy as he rides through Zanzibar on a dala dala, picking up more and more interesting and unique characters along the way. As those aboard wiggle and giggle, they discover that anyone can fit in, as long as you make the room.
Recommendation:
I love this story because it teaches the power of kindness and acceptance. It sends the message that no one should be excluded, and anyone, no matter how different, can have a place as long as we make the room. I highly recommend this book for young kids and lovers of picture books.
Illustrations:
The colorful illustrations by Mercè López bring the unique setting and memorable characters of this story to life. I feel like I really just rode a crowded "dala dala" through Zanzibar. I love the simplicity of the drawings that are almost intentionally imperfect and raw. Here are some of my favorites:
Video Read-aloud
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