Praise for author Nadia Hohn, illustrator Irene Luxbacher and Malaika's Costume: Commended TD Grade One Book Giveaway Selection, 2021 USBBY's Outstanding International Books List Américas Award Honorable Mention School Library Journal Best Picture Books A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year TD Summer Reading Club Recommended Read "A wholly earned celebration." -- Kirkus Reviews "A fun choice for libraries seeking books about creativity in general or the Caribbean in particular." -- School Library Journal "Like a rainbow peacock itself, the illustrations in this book burst with a frenzy of colors and textures." -- Booklist Online "The text is told in the colloquial voice of the little girl, and readers will quickly and easily feel a part of her circle. Carnival is an important holiday in many cultures, and it's good to have a picture book to celebrate it." -- Horn Book "This is actually a realistic portrait of the consequences of global immigration and economics. But it's also the story of how much little girls love their moms. Beautiful.

" -- Globe and Mail "Hohn employs a unique style of voice that is both figuratively and literaly lyrical." -- Canadian Children's Book News "Malaika's Costume is a highly recommended story that celebrates the different cultures of the world and the emotional journey of a young child." -- CM Magazine ". an engaging, poignant story with exquisite taste and wonderful details." -- Kinderlit.