From School Library Journal
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K-Gr 2—Sweet pastel illustrations are the highlight of this
story that has potential but may be more confusing to children
than confidence-building. A young girl is fearful due to the
"anger and hatred—people against people" that she watches on the
nightly news. After inquiring what "she could do to make the
world a better place," Papa says, "Come with me." They take a
ride on the subway, tip their hats to people they encounter, and
make their way to their destination. The text states "The girl
and her papa were brave and kind, and that day won a tiny battle
over fear for themselves and for the people of the world." That
sort of impassioned language to describe seemingly ordinary
actions will require more explanation than the book provides.
Still wanting to make a difference, the girl asks to walk their
dog. Her parents appear concerned about letting their daughter
go, but she and a neighbor boy venture out and "their part
mattered to the world." Though the parents seem anxious about
their child's safety, they allow her to watch disturbing
incidents on TV with no supervision or discussion. VERDICT
Teaching children that they can make a difference by being
"brave, gentle, strong — and kind" in their daily lives is a
powerful message. This title could be used with others to spark
those important discussions with children and adults.—Maryann H.
Owen, Children's Literature Spet, Mt. Pleasant, WI
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Review
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Praise for Come With Me:
A New York Times Bestseller
A 2018 Finalist for the E.B. White Read-Aloud Award – Picture
Book
A 2018 Anna Dewdney Read Together Honor Book
“Together, the words and pictures work seamlessly to deliver a
powerful message: What we do matters.”—R. J. Palacio, The New
York Times
“This lovely picture book . . . offers smaller children a gentle,
encouraging, age-appropriate response to disturbing news
reports.”—The New York Times
“Inspired by the 9/11 attacks in the States and the bombings in
Brussels in early 2017, this book tackles a tough subject with
honesty, gentleness, and a call to action. Let’s all try to do
the same.”—Publishers Weekly ShelfTalker
“[A]n emotionally rich proclamation about not giving into
fear.”—Publishers Weekly
“Teaching children that they can make a difference by being
‘brave, gentle, strong – and kind’ in their daily lives is a
powerful message. This title could be used with others to spark
those important discussions with children and adults.”—School
Library Journal
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About the Author
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Holly M. McGhee is the author of the middle-grade
novel, Matylda, Bright & Tender. She has also written picture
books and a chapter-book series under the pen name Hallie Durand,
including Mitchell's License and Mitchell Goes ing. A
literary agent too, she lives with her family in lewood, New
Jersey. You can visit her at hollymcghee.com.
Pascal Lemaître is the illustrator of several books for
children, including Do Not Open This Book! and the New York
Times bestseller Who's Got Game? His wife is the
dancer-choreographer Emmanuèle Phuon and their daughter, Maëlle,
walks their dog, Doodle . . . sometimes. You can visit him at
pascallemaitre.com.
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