Halima is super excited to be invited to a superhero/princess party, but she's devastated when a friend points out that Halima doesn't look like any of the white characters she'd like to dress as. Luckily Mom is able to come up with many, many super women who Halima does resemble. Now she's just got to pull her costume together.

What a fun, uplifting, and inspiring book! Asa Gilland's charming and colorful illustrations really compliment the story.

Book 173 of 300 ~ 2024

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Looking different got Halima down, especially since she wanted to dress up as Pippi Longstocking or Elsa.

Personally, I don't see why she couldn't dress up as them as it could be her interpretation, so I totes agree with her mom here, but that would mean the end of the book, right? Duhhh

Loved the list of amazing ladies, but I agreed with all buy Meghan. She used to be impressive until she became a media whore.

This book is super helpful to kids of all races imho.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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This one is worth a read. It was disappointing reading how her friends told Halima she couldn't dress up as the heroes she had chosen because she didn't look like them, but thanks to a loving support system and inspiring women who came before her, Halima gained courage and confidence to be whoever she wanted to be. A great message for both the little meanies of the world and for the little ones learning to stand in their power. Love the artwork too! This one would make a good read aloud.

First off, Halima's friends are RUDE considering they don't look exactly like the characters they picked either. But the point stands, and representation matters, and I hope every little girl (no matter their skin color) sees this beautiful array of inspirational Black women!

"Halima, Superhero Princess" by Emily Joof is a delightful and engaging book. It was sad when Halima's friends told her that she couldn't be a good Elsa. I love how her mother and the author turned this around to show an incredible list of different heros that Halima could choose from. I also love how Joof included positive messages about the special powers of Halima's hair. Great illustrations by Asa Gilland as well. I would definitely read this and buy it for little people in my life. Thanks to Floris Books and NetGalley for the eARC.

Thank you to Floris Books and NetGalley for the eARC!

This is the cutest book I have ever read, and I absolutely loved it! Emily Joof's lovely little story shows that just because some princesses and superheroes don't look like you do, it doesn't mean you can't still be one. Halima learns that not only are there tons of princesses and superheroes out there that she can be, but she is one as well! This story had adorable art, a fantastic message, and featured some amazing women. A must buy for your collection!

This is such a cute children's book. The illustrations are beautiful and so is the message. Representation matters! Whether your children are Black (like the main character) or not, it's a great book for showing 1) that anyone can be whatever they want, 2) that everyone deserves to love themselves as they are and 3) that there are so many Black and brown role models. I have kids ages 4-9 who all enjoyed this book. Thank you to NetGalley and Floris Books for this ARC.

Absolutely amazing book! Halima's story will no doubt be wildly meaningful and inspirational to young readers of color. It was such a good choice for the author to include a bunch of influential celebrities of color to give Halima her confidence back, and in turn wake up new confidence within readers. Joof also made this story perfectly age-appropriate, yet still highly relevant. The illustrations did the story justice, and were so detailed and flawless. They worked in great harmony with the story, and I was super engaged by both the writing and the drawings. Lastly, the conclusion wasn't what I was expecting - it was even better! I know that this book will be so important to many young kids, and will quickly become a favorite.
Bravo!

I loved this sweet book. It has an empowering message with wonderful references to many powerful women of color. The illustrations are beautiful!

Just because we do not look like our superhero we can't dress like them.
My daughter enjoyed this super cute story. We learned about inclusion and how to be kind to people who do not look like us.
This is a nice book to add to your kid's home library.

Thank you to Netgally and the publisher for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Halima is so excited to attend a dress-up party with her friends. But she gets discouraged when her friends point out that her character ideas don't look like her. Grab this book and explore important topics with a kiddo in your life!

The art style was beautiful, both in highlighting the text and in its own right. Halima has incredible hairstyles and outfits throughout the book. We don't always get to see such a variety of Black hairstyles in children's books. I also really appreciated how the peer conflict was portrayed. As a preschool teacher, I found it very realistic in the wording. Halima also shares her concerns with her mom right away, which I also thought was great! Kids need healthy models for how to handle these social situations every step of the way, including consulting an adult.

There were only a couple of things that would have been a nice addition. I think a third-person perspective would have worked better with the plot. Also, there should have been a conversation with the friends after Halima talked with her mom. It would have been great to see an example of how to talk with friends about challenging topics after they hurt your feelings. That could be an excerpt addition in the back of the book, too.

This is a book I'd love to add to my classroom library and will enjoy reading many more times.

This was a fantastic children's picture book about a young girl who was told by her friends that she couldn't dress up as Elsa because she didn't look like them. The girl's mother shows her all of the amazing people who look like her AND reassures her that she can dress up as Elsa or anyone else that she wants. I particularly loved the illustrations and all of the real life examples of powerful black women. I can definitely see how important this representation would be for so many young girls.

Thanks to Emily Joof, NetGalley, and Floris Books for the chance to read and review!

I received an electronic ARC from Floris Books through NetGalley.
Powerful message that superhero princesses come all shapes, sizes and skin tones. Halima and her friends are invited to another friend's birthday party. They talk about who they will dress as. When Halima offers her thoughts, her friends tell her she can't be them as she doesn't look like them. Her o offers advice and encouragement to be whoever she chooses. I love the ending when she dresses in the perfect costume. The artwork captures the story and lets readers feel they are sitting with Halima. A definite purchase for our library.

When Halima is invited to a superhero and princess party, Halima is disheartened when her friends suggest she cannot dress up like the heroes she lists because she doesn't look like them. With the gentle guidance from her mother, Halima discovers she can emulate anyone she admires and can even become someone who inspires others! "Halima, Superhero Princess" beautifully finds the balance between empowering children to relate to others based on their character and also validating that seeing people who look like you in important positions is inspiring. With vibrant and whimsical illustrations and descriptive prose, this book is sure to spark conversations about mentors, aspirations, and connections.

What a cute little book! Just because they don’t look like you, does not mean you can’t be them! I love that Halima wanted to dress up as Pippi Longstocking, but it made me sad when her friends said “You can’t, you don’t look like her”. So then Halima decided to dress up as a superhero princess, after her mother told her about all the cool people that looked like her.
This is a great book to read with and for children to teach them about inclusion, and to be kind to people that might look different from themselves!

My 6yo daughter absolutely loved this book! She is still getting comfortable with reading longer books so the fact that she read all of it on her own and actually paid attention to it says a lot! This was a super cute story and obviously attention grabbing. Great job!

Time to share my weekly children’s book reviews. My kids get so excited to see what books I have to read before naps, bedtime, or at breakfast. There are some really cute ones to add to your children’s summer reading book lists!

Scooper and Dumper and the Pumpkin Parade by Lindsay Ward comes out July 8th. My three boys loved the trucks adventures with the pumpkins.

A Rubbish Journey by Jonah Rideout was a really cute chapter book my daughter loved. The story was fun, and entertaining. It comes out June 24.

Keep Trucking by Raven Howell was an adorable book. The illustrations were super cute and my boys again loved the truck story. It comes out May 10.

Ain’t It Funny by Margaret Gurevich was another fun chapter book about following your dreams. My daughter really enjoyed this one. It comes out October 14.

What Are They Feeling by the School of Life is one that is so sweet and great to explain emotions. The kids and I had some fun conversations to follow this one. It comes out September 11.

The Great Turkey Walk by Kathleen Kar is a wonderful story of friendship, and takes you back to 1860. It comes out October 7.

Hailma Superhero Princess by Emily Joof was adorable. The storyline and illustrations were very exciting for the kids. It comes out September 2.

The Sun Never Hurries by Roxane Turcotte was my favorite. Such a precious story and the illustrations were darling. It comes out June 24.

Make a Little Wave by Kerry O’Malley Cerra is a really exciting story! My daughter said this was her favorite. She loved the characters. It comes out September 30.

To Mimi’s House We Go by Susan Meissner was another of my favorite. The story, the pictures, the adventure it took you on was absolutely precious. A fun one for the holidays. Comes out Sept 9.

Leonardo Cohen by Maria Isabel Sanchez-Vegara was a cute story! My kids love to learn new things and these are always so full of knowledge to take away. It comes out August 5.

Fall Feast by Sean Taylor made our family very excited for playing in the leaves. It comes out August 5.

Diwali by Sital Gorasia Chapman was such a good one for kids to learn about another culture. It comes out August 5.