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Monday, January 30, 2023

The Kindest Red: A Story of Hijab and Friendship, written by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S. K. Ali, art by Hatem Aly. Little, Brown and Company. Hachette. 2023. $23.99 ages 4 and up

 


"What do I want?

A kind world. 
A world where there's always 
a friend nearby. 

A world of friends helping 
one another.
"

Following the success of The Proudest Blue (2019), this accomplished team is back with a story about family, friendship, and living in a kind world. Isn't that what we are all hoping for these days? Being kind can make all the difference.

It's picture day, and Faizah is very excited. She is going to wear the dress that her older sister Asiya has worn, and also her Mama. It has been a long time waiting for it to be hers. Asiya helps her little sister prepare for this special day at school. Faizah also helps by adding a scarf pin to Asiya's hijab before they are ready to leave. 

At school, the teacher has an important question for her students. She wonders what kind of world each wants to live in. Once their answers are recorded, they are asked to draw the world they want to see. It takes careful thinking. Kindness and friendship are certainly part of that dream world. 

Outside at recess, Faizah and her friend Sophie do their best to make their wishes come true. Finally, it's class picture time, followed by a chance to have a picture taken with siblings. While most are dressed alike in some way, Faizah does not match with Asiya. Will kindness help to solve the problem?  

Familiar characters are welcome, and warm digital artwork is textured and full of expression and detail. Don't miss the endpapers as they change from front to back.  

https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/video/childrens-books-perfect-space-ibtihaj-muhammad-new-book-96326356

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