(Gifted) BOOK REVIEW: A Story About Afiya by James Berry and illustrated by Anna Cunha 🌻 . Synopsis: Some people have dresses for every occasion but Afiya needs only one. Her dress records the memories of her childhood, from roses in bloom to pigeons in flight, from tigers at the zoo to October leaves falling. A joyful celebration of a young girl’s childhood, written by the celebrated Jamaican poet James Berry OBE.✨ . I really enjoyed this story! at first I was a little worried because it’s based on a poem that it would be difficult to understand for children, but I don’t think that’s the case, especially if it’s read aloud and explained along the way. I loved the idea of Afiya’s dress representing her childhood. Each day she experiences something different, and it imprints on her dress. Then at the end of the day she washes her dress so she can start the next day with a clean slate to discover something new! I think that idea will really speak to the imagination of children. Who wouldn’t want a dress like that? 👗 . Anna Cunha’s warm illustrations perfectly complement the atmosphere of the poem. 🌅 The pastels and soft edges give the whole book the dreamy feel that matches with Afiya’s imagination. Not to mention how beautiful Afiya herself looks! Swipe to take a peek inside. . Thank you to @lantana_publishing for sending me a review copy! 😊 . . . #JohannasReviews #AStoryAboutAfiya #jamesberry #annacunha #lantanapublishing #picturebook #picturebooks #bookcover #bookreview #picturebookreview #bookrecommendation #blackhistorymonth #childrensbooks #childrensbook #poetry #poem #childrenspoetry #bookstagram #kidsbookstagram #kidstagram #kidlit #blackhistorymonthuk https://www.instagram.com/p/CF8PAI3AYQY/?igshid=1x25p6bgg8s5o
