"A refreshing, reassuring, and honest story about family and friendship that stands out." ( School Library Journal , starred review) "A quiet story that captures all those small cherished moments in childhood. A rare find about family featuring a mixed-raced protagonist." ( Kirkus Reviews , starred review) "Mixed-media collage illustrations, incorporating acrylic, gouache, pastels, colored pencil, and hand-painted cut paper, beautifully present the multiethnic family." ( Booklist ) "International muralist Katie Yamasaki ( Fish for Jimmy ) deftly enhances When the Cousins Came with cultural, social and emotional layers for lasting beyond-the-words effect." ( Shelf Awareness ) "A useful mirror book . of how people from different backgrounds and cultures can meet halfway and learn from each other." ( The Horn Book ) "A celebration of the happy alchemy of kids creating their own activities together.
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