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What I Liked: This book was inspired by Gianna Floyd after her father, George Floyd’s tragic death in 2020. The use of watercolor makes this a more soulful and thoughtful rendering of the bond between fathers and children. I like that it represents fathers and children of different ethnicities. It highlights that a father is there to protect and teach his children. He is there to answer questions and give his children room to learn from mistakes. The emotion in the book becomes more powerful when it then directs the audience that a father is also supposed to teach about heroes and the future and to stand up for unity, trust, and pride so that we seek change that leads to true equality.
Final Verdict: This book celebrates the special role of a father to his children. It encompasses many examples of his job as a teacher and protector. It also seeks to inspire change and is a good addition for those seeking Black Lives Matter literature for younger children.