⭐️ School Library Journal Starred Review
2023 Junior Library Guild Gold Standard
Written and Illustrated by Katie Yamasaki
Norton Young Readers, 2023
About This Book
“Yamasaki’s spare, expressive text pairs beautifully with lush, vivid scenes full of tiny, discoverable details.”
- Kirkus Reviews
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“Yamasaki’s signature style shines in these illustrations. Using bold colors, a rainbow motif, and a variety of techniques, she clearly depicts reality, plus the longing and love of her characters, with a variety of skin tones and ethnicities, for what or who is missing. Their emotions are deftly shown but aren’t overwhelming.”
- School Library Journal, Starred Review
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“Inspired, the child paints its likeness on the wall, a compassionate act of creation that eases a wait of their own and provides a public space for longing and love. Characters are portrayed with various skin tones.”
- Publisher’s Weekly
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https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324017035
Father and daughter connecting over Dad Bakes and Place Hand Here at a recent CELEBRATE YOUR CHILDREN event at a New York State correctional facility.