Wherever You Go (An All Are Welcome Book) by Alexandra Penfold, Suzanne Kaufman
ISBN: 0593430018
Format: Picture Book Fiction
Source: MSL Book Review
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Under the category of “milestone picture books”, Wherever You Go is another All Are Welcome book by Penfold and Kaufman. As in other books by this literary duo, there are appealing acrylic, ink, crayon and collage representations of all kinds of families, including differently abled, different skin tones, and different cultural and religious signifiers. 

The book is meant as a love letter from parents to their small children and the message is one of unconditional love and support, as well as pride. Simple rhyming couplets support the illustrations, revealing snapshots in a family’s life together: first day of school, talent show, quiet walks, grade school graduations. The text reinforces the idea that the grown up will always be there for those big and small moments. 

The theme of parental love and support for one’s children isn’t new but is always in demand. Caregivers will enjoy reading this book with their small children. Highly recommended for public library collections. 

Reviewed by Deanna Contrino, SLMS/MLIS, Young School Librarian, Saco