Sulwe

I really really wanted to love the story.... I don’t and I’m probably the only one in the whole world. Positives: The pictures are beautiful.I bought the book for my daughter. I was so exited about the book I did not even read it on my own before hand. So I started to read the story to her and I had to stop. I felt that the book could create issue where there are non. My daughter is not very dark but she is the only black child at her nursery and inevitably we shall tackle colour and race. Sulwe’s story is sad but i would feel that it would be geared to older / pre teen to adults.....

An excellent book! It made me cry because as a dark skinned girl I was made to feel bad about my complexion and I grew up feeling ugly. This book has captured my struggle and my triumph in finally seeing the beauty in my dark skin. Thank you Lupita for this book. It’s a book that I will cherish forever.

Just arrived and it was worth the wait. Exquisitely drawn and beautifully written. It's heart felt and a perfect gift for any child but especially those who can truly relate to the story. There's a lack of media and toys for children of colour but this book will hopefully see that change.

Lovely positive readBought as a collectors item for myself. I'm 59.Should any grandchildren come along in the future this will definitely be sharedLove thevski you're in x

Pre-ordered as soon as it was available to buy, the premise and story behind why Lupita decide to make this book was enough for me to go out and buy a copy through Amazon. It really is a wonderful story that's so many kids growing up today can relate to and also grown ups/adults who've passed through a similar phase as a child. The illustrations compliment the story creating a wonderful balance between narrative and artwork bringing the story alive in a beautiful way! I thoroughly enjoyed the books message and really commend Lupita on her first ever book! Definitely worth buying.

A beautiful story with illustrations. Definitely a book recommended for all children to remind them just how beautiful they all are.

Alright, but would recommend for pre-schoolers. My nine year old thought it was babyish!

Amazing book. Bought it for my 10yr old who read it so quickly. We have found more interesting ways to describe our family skin colourS - ‘brown skin like the colour of high noon’ or mum is colour of dusk. Such a beautiful book.