Charnelle Pinkney Barlow

Natasha Anatasia Tarpley

Keyana Loves Her Family

Disclaimer: I received this finished copy from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.

Author: Natasha Anatasia Tarpley and Charnelle Pinkney Barlow

Diversity: Black American MC and characters

Recommended For...: children’s readers, picture book, family

Age Relevance: 0+ (asking for help, family bonds)

Explanation of Above: It’s suitable for children as young as whatever you see fit. The book discusses family bonds and helping each other out.

Publisher: Little Brown Books for Young Readers

Synopsis: Keyana’s always full of big ideas. Her latest and greatest plan is to host a perfect family movie night. From aunts to uncles to her five favorite cousins, everyone is invited! She knows the best way to impress her guests is with a fabulous soiree, and there’s a lot on her to-do list. But when the night doesn’t go as planned, she’ll have to rely on a little help from the people she loves most.

Review: I thought this was a super cute book that focused on family and the bonds that exist to help each other out. During the event that Keyana has specially planned, things go array and she has to learn to rely on others for help. I think this is a very good book for young children to learn that they don’t always need to learn how to perfect something 100%. Sometimes everyone, even grownups, needs help and you shouldn’t ever be ashamed to ask for it.

Verdict: I loved it so much! Highly recommend!

Paige Green

Disclaimer: I received this finished copy from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.

 

Book: Keyana Loves Her Family

 

Author: Natasha Anatasia Tarpley and Charnelle Pinkney Barlow

 

Book Series: Standalone

 

Rating: 5/5

 

Diversity: Black American MC and characters

 

Recommended For...: children’s readers, picture book, family

 

Publication Date: December 13, 2022

 

Genre: Children’s Picture Book

 

Age Relevance: 0+ (asking for help, family bonds)

 

Explanation of Above: It’s suitable for children as young as whatever you see fit. The book discusses family bonds and helping each other out.

 

Publisher: Little Brown Books for Young Readers

 

Pages: 40

 

Synopsis: Keyana’s always full of big ideas. Her latest and greatest plan is to host a perfect family movie night. From aunts to uncles to her five favorite cousins, everyone is invited! She knows the best way to impress her guests is with a fabulous soiree, and there’s a lot on her to-do list. But when the night doesn’t go as planned, she’ll have to rely on a little help from the people she loves most.

 

Review: I thought this was a super cute book that focused on family and the bonds that exist to help each other out. During the event that Keyana has specially planned, things go array and she has to learn to rely on others for help. I think this is a very good book for young children to learn that they don’t always need to learn how to perfect something 100%. Sometimes everyone, even grownups, needs help and you shouldn’t ever be ashamed to ask for it.

 

Verdict: I loved it so much! Highly recommend!

Keyana Loves Her Family

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