Aisha's Colors by Nabila Adani
Published by Candlewick Press ISBN: 1536235407
Genres: Emotions & Feelings
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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Aisha’s Colors

Nabila Adani

 

Aisha’s Colors is a picture book about a young girl from Jakarta, who takes an annual family trip to her grandmother’s village in the Indonesian countryside. Meanwhile, Aisha’s friends are going on exotic and exciting vacations to new faraway destinations; Aisha wants to feel snow, swim in a pool, and visit an aquarium just like they do. Soon after she arrives at Grandma’s house, Aisha stops worrying about what she is missing and starts cherishing the time with her family.

This is a beautifully- illustrated story about recognizing and appreciating the beauty of familiar surroundings as well as the family members that dwell in them. The fear of missing out is universal. This would make a nice read-aloud about being grateful for our blessings instead of coveting others.

Reviewed by Lindsey Hopkins, Jay-Niles Memorial Library, Jay