Captain Mama's Surprise: La Sorpresa de Capitan Mama by Graciela Tiscareno-SatoMy rating: 0 of 5 stars
MWSA Review
Captain Mama's Surprise takes children on a wonderful adventure on a KC-135 Aerial Refueling Tank. Mama introduces her son's classmates to the crew and clearly explains to them what the mission is and how it is accomplished. The cast is made of diverse characters, which is refreshing. Also appreciated was the focus on female characters who not only are teachers but also pilots in charge of very important missions in the United States Air Force, thus breaking away from the more standardized gender roles that women have usually had in children's books.
The illustrations add a lot to the book as a whole and help highlight the celebration of diversity that is present in the story, which is also brilliantly told in Spanish. The addition of a glossary (in dual language) and an art project make for unexpected yet welcomed additions.
Review by Brunella Costagliola (April 2019)
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