Review of Words Between Us by Angela P. Krans

Authors

Madi B. Kennedy, Cedarville UniversityFollow

Publisher

HarperCollins Publishers

City

New York, New York, United States of America

Date of Publication

2023

ISBN

9780063224544

Date of Review

2024

Disciplines

Library and Information Science | Modern Literature

Keywords

Children's literature, international, languages, family

Review

Felix gets to meet his grandma for the first time when she arrives from Vietnam. Loving the time he can spend getting to know her, he quickly realizes the language barrier is different for her, especially in scary situations. So, Felix asks her if she wants him to teach her English so that she can communicate with others. Their language project helps them connect, but sometimes being together is enough, no words needed, especially when Felix loses his pet iguana. Words Between Us shows children in K-1st grade how to communicate with those around them who may speak differently and how to love them well. The illustrations portray their love for each other in the trials and good times, providing an insight into how tough it can be learning a new language. This book would best be used in a classroom setting, particularly in a social studies unit that explores other cultures and how they are beautiful yet different.

Recommended: Centennial Library Intern Madison Kennedy

Recommended Citation

Kennedy, Madi B., "Review of Words Between Us by Angela P. Krans" (2024). Library Intern Book Reviews. 428.
https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/intern_book_reviews/428

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