Colourful and Sweet, Subverting Gender Expectations.
Faruq and the Wiri Wiri is a very sweet children's books about food, curiosity and gender expectations.
I was overjoyed opening the book when it arrived, it is so colourful and beautifully printed. The illustrations are all creative and detailed, perfect for little eyes to roam and discover.
I love children's books which feature different countries, and introduce kids to places and concepts they may not have encountered before. It's also lovely to think of children with Guyanese heritage finding a book where they can see themselves and their family's culture reflected.
The gender expectations in this book are gently subverted, in a sweet and unoffensive way. I would give this as a gift without worrying about how it would be received.
Even as an adult I feel that I benefited from learning a little about the Guyanese food culture from this sweet book, and look forward to trying spicy barley soup and lime cookies!
Highly recommended.
I was overjoyed opening the book when it arrived, it is so colourful and beautifully printed. The illustrations are all creative and detailed, perfect for little eyes to roam and discover.
I love children's books which feature different countries, and introduce kids to places and concepts they may not have encountered before. It's also lovely to think of children with Guyanese heritage finding a book where they can see themselves and their family's culture reflected.
The gender expectations in this book are gently subverted, in a sweet and unoffensive way. I would give this as a gift without worrying about how it would be received.
Even as an adult I feel that I benefited from learning a little about the Guyanese food culture from this sweet book, and look forward to trying spicy barley soup and lime cookies!
Highly recommended.