Here I Am

by Patti Kim and Sonia Sanchez
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Good Books rating 4.58
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  • ID: 7497
  • Added: 2025-12-14
  • Updated: 2025-12-14
  • Reviews: 3
Reviews
Luna's Little Library · 2016-11-05
great 4.75

The book is wonderful because it has no language barrier, making it accessible to everyone. The illustrations are vibrant and the story is deeply moving.

This reviewer thinks the book is wonderful because it has no language barrier, making it accessible to everyone. They find the illustrations to be vibrant and the story deeply moving. The reviewer appreciates how the book can be used to promote inclusion and sensitivity to the experiences of others. They think it's a great tool for classrooms and discussions about immigration and cultural differences. The reviewer also mentions how the book can help children understand and empathize with the experiences of others.

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    Told completely in illustrations this book is wonderful because it has no language barrier.

    The story works for everyone, regardless of language or cultural background.

    The illustrations are vibrant and the story is deeply moving.

Read It Daddy · 2015-01-28
fantastic 4.50

The book is fantastic, inclusive, and thoroughly enjoyable. The illustrations are praised for their beauty and the story is found to be deeply moving.

This reviewer finds the book to be fantastic, inclusive, and thoroughly enjoyable. They love the illustrations, finding them to be beautiful and emotionally resonant. The reviewer appreciates how the book can be used to promote inclusion and sensitivity to the experiences of others. They think it's a great tool for classrooms and discussions about immigration and cultural differences. The reviewer also mentions how the book can help children understand and empathize with the experiences of others. They find the story to be deeply moving and the illustrations to be vibrant and engaging.

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    Fantastic, inclusive and thoroughly enjoyable.

    The boy and his seed, and the wonderful colours that explode from it.

    The story is deeply moving and the illustrations are vibrant and engaging.

Kid Lit Reviews · 2013-10-23
brilliant 4.50

The book is loved for its wordless storytelling, which allows for personal interpretation and connection. The illustrations are praised for their beauty and emotional depth.

This reviewer absolutely loves the book, especially the way it tells a story without any text. They find the illustrations to be incredibly beautiful and emotionally resonant. The reviewer also appreciates how the book can be a starting point for discussions about immigration and personal experiences. They think it's a fantastic tool for parents and caregivers to understand what a child might be feeling. The reviewer also mentions how the author's personal story adds another layer of depth to the book.

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    I love the book.

    The entire story is told through illustration and then the author tells her own story.

    The book is wonderful because it has no language barrier.

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