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YOU ARE MY FAVORITE COLOR is a sweet book celebrating brown skin. The story uses beautiful descriptions and metaphors to celebrate brown skin and reiterates that it is my favorite color. Poetic text and lush descriptions make this a lovely story to share with young readers.

What I loved: The illustrations in this are absolutely stunning, capturing the beauty of a mother's love plus all the joy of childhood while celebrating brown skin. This is really a love letter from parent to child, focused on a mother who is depicted throughout. The poetry is absolutely beautiful and lush with a great rhythm that roll off the tongue beautifully.

Final verdict: A lush and beautiful picture book, YOU ARE MY FAVORITE COLOR is a lovely poem to share with young readers.