Written and Illustrated by Rachel Isadora
Harcourt, 2007
The book begins as Jomar and his brother Franklin are waiting outside for Grandpa to arrive. Neighbors and friends pass by and Jo greets them with phrases such as "Yo!" and "Whassup?" When Grandpa shows up, Jo says "I love you." This story celebrates the language and culture of Jomar's neighborhood. It is a simple, kid-friendly book that many students will be able to relate to.
The illustrations are done in a collage style and give color and life to the story. The font choice also adds an element of fun to the text. This book would be most appropriate for early elementary students.
This childrens book is great! An extremely appropriate book for elementary school children. Filled with great pictures this story shows how a young boy named Jo communicates with people in his neighborhood. You could use this book as a way to talk about how there are other ways of saying Hi! around the world. I think anyone young or old could relate to this book and enjoy it.
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