By Kathryn Otoshi
Published by Red Comet
Mom’s Review
The White Raven is a thought-provoking series of questions around a raven born white. Readers cannot help but consider how each of our choices leads us down a path with many forks, and how each of those subsequent choices impacts others. As the transition from the raven's rejection to acceptance is mirrored by a change in palette from blank and white to pastels, the book's mood transforms from concerning to hopeful. The back matter offers readers facts about white ravens and their reception by other unkindnesses.
Although this book focuses on a raven, it's pretty clear that the author is simultaneously asking about how societal acceptance of differences affects individuals, and how individual acts of compassion might be life-altering. Beautiful artwork accompanies important life questions to consider.
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