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From School Library Journal --------------------------- K-Gr 2—Sweet pastel illustrations are the highlight of this story that has potential but may be more confusing to children than confidence-building. A young girl is fearful due to the "anger and hatred—people against people" that she watches on the nightly news. After inquiring what "she could do to make the world a better place," Papa says, "Come with me." They take a ride on the subway, tip their hats to people they encounter, and make their way to their destination. The text states "The girl and her papa were brave and kind, and that day won a tiny battle over fear for themselves and for the people of the world." That sort of impassioned language to describe seemingly ordinary actions will require more explanation than the book provides. Still wanting to make a difference, the girl asks to walk their dog. Her parents appear concerned about letting their daughter go, but she and a neighbor boy venture out and "their part mattered to the world." Though the parents seem anxious about their child's safety, they allow her to watch disturbing incidents on TV with no supervision or discussion. VERDICT Teaching children that they can make a difference by being "brave, gentle, strong — and kind" in their daily lives is a powerful message. This title could be used with others to spark those important discussions with children and adults.—Maryann H. Owen, Children's Literature Spet, Mt. Pleasant, WI Read more ( javascript:void(0) ) Review ------ Praise for Come With Me: A New York Times Bestseller A 2018 Finalist for the E.B. White Read-Aloud Award – Picture Book A 2018 Anna Dewdney Read Together Honor Book “Together, the words and pictures work seamlessly to deliver a powerful message: What we do matters.”—R. J. Palacio, The New York Times “This lovely picture book . . . offers smaller children a gentle, encouraging, age-appropriate response to disturbing news reports.”—The New York Times “Inspired by the 9/11 attacks in the States and the bombings in Brussels in early 2017, this book tackles a tough subject with honesty, gentleness, and a call to action. Let’s all try to do the same.”—Publishers Weekly ShelfTalker “[A]n emotionally rich proclamation about not giving into fear.”—Publishers Weekly “Teaching children that they can make a difference by being ‘brave, gentle, strong – and kind’ in their daily lives is a powerful message. This title could be used with others to spark those important discussions with children and adults.”—School Library Journal Read more ( javascript:void(0) ) About the Author ---------------- Holly M. McGhee is the author of the middle-grade novel, Matylda, Bright & Tender. She has also written picture books and a chapter-book series under the pen name Hallie Durand, including Mitchell's License and Mitchell Goes ing. A literary agent too, she lives with her family in lewood, New Jersey. You can visit her at hollymcghee.com. Pascal Lemaître is the illustrator of several books for children, including Do Not Open This Book! and the New York Times bestseller Who's Got Game? His wife is the dancer-choreographer Emmanuèle Phuon and their daughter, Maëlle, walks their dog, Doodle . . . sometimes. You can visit him at pascallemaitre.com. Read more ( javascript:void(0) )