You Hold Me Up

This vibrant picture book, beautifully illustrated by celebrated artist Danielle Daniel, encourages children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other s well being in their everyday actions.Consultant, international speaker and award winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote You Hold Me Up to prompt a dialogue among young people, their care providers and educators about reconciliation and the importance of the connections children make with their friends, classmates and families This is a foundational book about building relationships, fostering empathy and encouraging respect between peers, starting with our littlest citizens. Read You Hold Me Up by Monique Gray Smith – kino-fada.fr Absolutely beautiful book written in both English and Plains Cree According to the author, the starting point was for healing and Reconciliation in response to the history of oppression of Indigenous people, particularly in regards to Residential S...I feel bad about not being able to give this book a higher rating The intention with which it was written was good The text and message are fine, laudable even So what s the problem I really didn t like the pictures The very first one looked to me like the woman was side eyeing the reader, and that was kind of the feeling I had myself as I went through the rest of it The illustrations are very basic, and look almost like they were done by a child Everybody s skin is blotchy, to the point w I feel bad about not being able to give this book a higher rating The intention with which it was written was good The text and message are fine, laudable even So what s the problem I really didn t like the pictures The very first one looked to me like the woman was side eyeing the reader, and that was kind of the feeling I had myself as I went through the rest of it The illustrations are very b... You Hold Me Up by Monique Gray Smith is a lovely picture book that teaches children empathy, compassion, love and the importance of supporting one another I ve read this book twice so far and the second read was as sweet and heartwarming as my first time through Danielle Daniel s illustrations are bright, colourful and happy I loved that the principles outlined in this book are shown clearly relating to children s interactions with not only their peers, but also adults and family.I particular You Hold Me Up by Monique Gray Smith is a lovely picture book that teaches children empathy, compassion, love and the importance of supporting one another I ve read this book twice so far and the second read was as sweet and heartwarming as my first time through Danielle Daniel s illustrations are bright, colourful and happy I loved that the principles outlined in this book are shown clearly relating to children s interactions with not only the...You Hold Me Up by Monique Gray Smith Illustrated by Danielle Daniel Orca Book Publishers This book and illustrations show how simple actions support family, friends, and people in our social circles and communities in healthy ways Highly recommend for young chil...Read with my friend s daughter, Ava 4 1 2 Ava s review I thought it was too short, but I liked the pictures I agree with her Cute story about loving each other, but really short.Beautiful book about empathy, community, solidarity, dignity and respect The words on the main pages are short, simple, and profound, and there s also an author s note at the end about reconciliation, healing, and residential schools The note seemsaimed at older kids and care...Beautiful picture book about supporting those around us I plan to read it aloud to my 4K classes Thanks to the publisher for the review copyYou Hold Me Up was a lovely book showing the love and respect between a First Nations community across generations The message about dignity and caring for others is an important one to share with young readers, and was especially meaningful coming from an ownvoices author The illustrations were bright and eye catching with a cherry cheeked motif throughout Recommended for both the message it imparts, as well as the welcome diversity.Thank you to NetGalley for an advance copy in exchange for You Hold Me Up was a lovely book showing the love and respect between a First Nations community across generations The message about dignity and caring for others is an important one to share with young readers, and was especially meaningful coming from an ownvoices author The illustrations were bright and eye catching with a cherry cheeked motif throughout Recommended for both the m...This wonderful children s story provides Indigenous representation with a heartwarming message and vibrant images, which is particularly needed towards healing and reconciliation.Great ownvoices picture book Brief text facing simple illustrations of different scenes.

• English
• 16 April 2018
Monique Gray Smith
• Hardcover
• 18 pages
• 1459814479
• Monique Gray Smith
• You Hold Me Up