Set on an exciting game day, a young basketball player prepares for a neighborhood pickup game in this vibrant picture book. Through dynamic illustrations and engaging storytelling, readers experience the thrill of competition and the joy of community. Themes of teamwork and perseverance shine as the protagonist navigates the pre-game excitement, making it a perfect read for young sports enthusiasts.
"America, do you love me? A single question from a single child multiplies across the country with every page turn, inviting in more and more children of color--and their questions"--
A day in the park sparks an unlikely connection between a young girl and a street musician without a home. From acclaimed author-illustrator Daria Peoples, Hello, Mister Blue is a powerful picture book that emphasizes the importance of history, bravery, and community. Hello, Mister Blue is for readers who love Yuyi Morales’s Dreamers and Matt de la Peña’s and Christian Robinson’s Last Stop on Market Street . A young girl always creates special memories when she visits her grandfather. He lets her sip his creamy coffee, they take a stroll through the park, and they play music together. But this time, something unexpected she meets Papa’s longtime friend, Mister Blue. Mister Blue lives outside, and he and his music have always brought Papa’s community together. At the end of the day, the young girl has many questions for Papa. Is Mister Blue safe? Scared? Lonely, hungry? With her curiosity and kindness, she can change things for the better, for at least one person and one night. Featuring a lyrical text, stunning illustrations, and a resonant message, Hello, Mister Blue presents a difficult, universal topic with sensitivity and warmth for the youngest of readers. Every person belongs to a community, and generosity can make a difference for everyone. Hello, Mister Blue is a terrific pick for readers of Oge Mora’s Saturday and Vera B. Williams’s A Chair for My Mother .