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Reviewed by Jennifer Senick for Readers' Favorite
What happens when a small problem leads to very big feelings? Pinky & Plum: Big Feelings, Little Bodies by Destiny Nakita Arnold follows twin sisters Pinky and Plum as they learn that difficult moments can become opportunities for kindness, empathy, and understanding. It opens as they wake up and spend time together. Then their friends DSean and Daijah come over to play. What starts as a fun day quickly changes when something happens to upset Pinky. As her feelings begin to overwhelm her, the other children try to figure out how to help. Will their kindness make a difference?
There’s a lot to love about Pinky & Plum by Destiny Nakita Arnold. The problem was realistic, and the social-emotional lessons were nicely woven into it. This picture book makes an excellent read-aloud because it's written in a way young readers can easily understand. As a teacher, I would start conversations about being a good friend, disappointment, and how to respond to different situations after reading it. The section at the end of the book introducing each child was a nice touch. It allows the audience to relate to each character. The illustrations are bright, expressive, and add a lot of warmth to the pages. Anyone looking for books about friendship, thoughtfulness, and emotions should pick this one up. With such a positive message, this title belongs in homes, classrooms, and libraries everywhere. A quote from Fred Rogers kept coming to mind as I read this gentle tale: "Look for the helpers." And that’s the idea at the heart of this story, which reminds young readers that kindness can go a long way.
