Ani’s Light

Tanu Shree Singh

2020 20 pages(American Psychological Association)

9781433834295

1433834294

Ani’s stuck in a dark cloud because his mother hasn’t been home. His friends and family try to brighten his mood, but nothing helps. When Mama finally comes back, but with her hair missing, Ani’s light gets brighter and brighter, chasing away his darkness. The unconditional love between Ani and his mother shines through as the two enjoy their precious time together, whether it’s forever, or just for now.

Why I like this book: Ani’s Light is a book that highlights community. The main character deals with feeling very sad and finding his way through that with help from his community. The book is very age-appropriate and uses a lot of illustrations.