Praise for Saturday : Publishers Weekly Most Anticipated Children's Books of Fall 2019 A Fall 2019 Kids' Indie Next List A NYPL Best Books of 2019 A School Library Journal Best Picture Books of 2019 Parents Magazine 30 Best Kids' Books of 2019 An Amazon Best Children's Book of 2-19 Ages 3-5 Kirkus Reviews Best Children's books of 2019 A 2019 Horn Book Fanfare "Once again, Mora paces her tale perfectly, and her collage art delights and enchants." -- The New York Times Book Review * "How wonderful: a book with both racial diversity and class diversity that feels authentic. Special and splendid." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "The family handles the stress of dashed expectations in a way that acknowledges disappointment while conveying the buoyancy of resilience and the joy of their bond. And a delightful coda may inspire readers to share the inventive way they salvage their day." --Publishers Weekly , starred review * "The simple yet heartfelt story tugs at the emotions, but it's the paper collage artwork that really packs a punch. Created with acrylic paints, china markers, patterned paper, and print clippings, the bright illustrations are inventively conceived and full of motion-just the right vehicle for bringing this Black mother-daughter duo to vibrant life." -- Booklist , starred review Praise for Thank You, Omu! : A 2019 Caldecott Honor Book Winner of the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Illustrator Award An ALA Children's Notables List Selection 2019 CCBC Choices 2019 A New York Times Notable Children's Book of 2018 A Bank Street College Best Children's Book of 2018 A Publishers' Weekly Best Book of 2018 A Boston Globe Best Children's Book of 2018 A School Library Journal Best Book of 2018 A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice Staff Pick A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2018 2019 E.
B. White Read-Aloud Award Finalist Jumpstart Read for the Record Selection 2019 * "A memorable tale of community and the unexpected rewards of sharing." -- School Library Journal , starred review * "A lovely story of giving and community founded in Nigerian culture. Delectable." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "Mora [is] a major new talent. Rhythmic, refrainlike.this sweet story of inclusivity, gratitude, and delicious fellowship is also a feast for the eyes." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review.