Praise for A Family for Faru 2021 CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens Selection 2020 CBC Books "52 Canadian picture books coming out in fall 2020" selection "Having wide appeal, this story can introduce a range of topics, from adoption to African animals to endangered species. Young listeners will enjoy the introductory trek through the savanna and cheer when Faru finds a family."--School Library Journal "The backmatter offers insightful details on the poaching of rhinos, their endangered status, conservation efforts to save them, and Rao-Robinson's story of her encounter with rhinos in South Africa that inspired the book. A gentle story that helps children understand why wildlife conservation matters and why they should care."--Kirkus Reviews "The warm relationship between Tetenya and Faru, and the young boys' bravery, that children will most likely remember."--Horn Book Magazine "An excellent feature of A Family for Faru is that it ends with age-appropriate factual information about rhinos that is worded in comprehendible, child-friendly language.Beautifully written and illustrated, A Family for Faru is a most worthwhile addition to library collections. Recommended.
"--CM Magazine " A Family for Faru is a touching picture book that combines a good story with, at the back of the book, a section pertaining to the plight of the endangered rhinoceros.Excellent illustrations complement the story."--Postmedia "Anitha Rao-Robinson's story is one of friendship and compassion but also conservation as her final note about 'Rhinos' elucidates.Anitha Rao-Robinson's text evokes the camaraderie of rhino and boy in their companionable activities, whether it be collecting waterberries or hiking or resting and it's Karen Patkau's extraordinary digitally-rendered art that takes us to the savannah."--CanLit for LittleCanadians "Infused in the story are the wonderful sound effects of the African savannah. This story will prompt children and elementary classes to engage in discussions of conservation, environmental awareness, and hope for change."--Green Teacher.