Title: Wonderfully Made

Author: Joyce Meyer

Illustrator: Mary Sullivan
ISBN: 0310723531
Copyright: 2013
Summary: All of the zoo animals are
getting ready for the talent show, but Haley
Hippo does not know what her special
talent is. Her friends remind her that God
loves her as she is. Haley discovers her own
talent and realizes that she is perfect in Gods eyes.
Childrens Book Review Criteria
Question

Yes N
o

N/
A

1.

Are there various racial groups depicted in the

pictures?
List them-

2.

Is the book bi/multi lingual?

3.

Does this book avoid tokenism? (all characters

x
should have various facial features and do not look
the same)

4.

Does this book avoid gender stereotypes?

5.

Is the author qualified about the subject on which

they are writing?

6.

Does this actively portray modern ideas to properly x

relate to kids?

7.

Does this book avoid disability stereotypes?

8.

Does this book depict a variety of family units?

9.

Are women in active roles?

10 Are people with disabilities in active roles?

.

11 Are people of color in active roles?

.

12 Do the illustrations reflect diversity?

.

13 Does the author/illustrator prevent all characters

.
from looking alike?

14 Does the book make sure to use gender sensitive

.
terminologies?

Comments: YES I would use this book in the classroom. I would have to
be at a parochial school to use this book however. While this book uses
animals instead of people, it still illustrates a good message and is very
relatable for children. It is a positive message to reinforce that every child
is loved and has something good and special about them.

Title: The Mitten String

Author: Jennifer Rosner
Illustrator: Kristina Swarner
ISBN: 978-0385371186
Copyright: 2014
Summary: This story is about a young girl
whose family invites a woman who is deaf
and her baby to stay with them. The young
girl Ruthie is talented at knitting mittens and
wonders how the mother will know if her
daughter wakes up during the night. Ruthie
then knits a present for the mom, baby, and
Ruthie as well.
Childrens Book Review Criteria
Question

Yes N
o

N/
A

1.

Are there various racial groups depicted in the

pictures?
List them-

2.

Is the book bi/multi lingual?

3.

Does this book avoid tokenism? (all characters

x
should have various facial features and do not look
the same)

4.

Does this book avoid gender stereotypes?

5.

Is the author qualified about the subject on which

they are writing?

6.

Does this actively portray modern ideas to properly x

relate to kids?

7.

Does this book avoid disability stereotypes?

8.

Does this book depict a variety of family units?

9.

Are women in active roles?

10 Are people with disabilities in active roles?

.

11 Are people of color in active roles?

.

12 Do the illustrations reflect diversity?

.

13 Does the author/illustrator prevent all characters

.
from looking alike?
14 Does the book make sure to use gender sensitive
.
terminologies?

x
x

Comments: YES I would use this book in the classroom. While this is
based off a Jewish folktale, it is made modern so young children today
can relate to it. I like how this book has a positive message about how
doing good for others, can make you feel good as well.

Title: The Sandwich Swap

Author: Kelly DiPucchio
Illustrator: Tricia Tusa
ISBN: 978-1423124849
Copyright: 2010
Summary: This story is about two young girls, Lily
and Salma who are best friends. They like doing all
of the same things, but eventually a difference
comes between them. While small things can pull
people apart, the girls learn that friendship is much
more important than that. At the end, Lily,
Salma, and all of their classmates come together and
learn about acceptance.
Childrens Book Review Criteria
Question

Yes N
o

1.

Are there various racial groups depicted in the

pictures?
List them-White, Arabic

2.

Is the book bi/multi lingual?

3.

Does this book avoid tokenism? (all characters

x
should have various facial features and do not look
the same)

4.

Does this book avoid gender stereotypes?

5.

Is the author qualified about the subject on which

they are writing?

6.

Does this actively portray modern ideas to properly x

relate to kids?

7.

Does this book avoid disability stereotypes?

N/
A

8.

Does this book depict a variety of family units?

9.

Are women in active roles?

x
x

10 Are people with disabilities in active roles?

.

11 Are people of color in active roles?

.

12 Do the illustrations reflect diversity?

.

13 Does the author/illustrator prevent all characters

.
from looking alike?

14 Does the book make sure to use gender sensitive

.
terminologies?

Comments: YES I would use this in the classroom. This book is

important because it discusses not only diversity, but friendship as well.
This would be beneficial for students to realize what is important in
friends for them.

Title: The Little Book of Hindu Deities

Author: Sanjay Patel
Illustrator: Sanjay Patel
ISBN: 978-0455287754
Copyright: 2006
Summary: In this story, Hindu gods and
goddesses are illustrated on each page and
described. The stories of Hindu mythology
cover everything from love and jealousy to
petty grievances and epic battles, with
characters ranging from monsters and demons
to noble warriors and divine divas.
Childrens Book Review Criteria
Question

Yes N
o

N/
A

1.

Are there various racial groups depicted in the

pictures?
List them-

2.

Is the book bi/multi lingual?

3.

Does this book avoid tokenism? (all characters

should have various facial features and do not look
the same)

4.

Does this book avoid gender stereotypes?

5.

Is the author qualified about the subject on which

they are writing?

6.

Does this actively portray modern ideas to properly

relate to kids?

7.

Does this book avoid disability stereotypes?

8.

Does this book depict a variety of family units?

x
x
x

9.

Are women in active roles?

10 Are people with disabilities in active roles?

.

11 Are people of color in active roles?

.

12 Do the illustrations reflect diversity?

.

13 Does the author/illustrator prevent all characters

.
from looking alike?

14 Does the book make sure to use gender sensitive

.
terminologies?

Comments: NO I would not use this book in the classroom. This book
does not have relatable characters that kids can understand. This book
also has a lack of substance to use in the classroom unless learning about
different gods and goddesses.