School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 1-Once children begin to become aware of their family relationships, it is comforting to look for the ways in which they are like their parents and other relatives. Ramos has addressed this idea in a book that is divided into two parts; children can read about either a girl and her mom or turn it over and meet a father/son pair. The examples of similarities are simple and broad (a furrow in the brow, liking to play soccer), but they will help children draw parallels in their own families. Each straightforward sentence is presented in both English and Spanish. Gutierrez's cartoon illustrations are friendly, warm, and energetic. A quirky dog appears on most spreads, and its antics add humor to the illustrations. The page instructing youngsters to flip the volume over shows the family members holding hands in a circle, underscoring their love and unity. This gentle picture book will open up conversations in many families.-Susan E. Murray, Glendale Public Library, AZ (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
In English and Spanish, a young girl gives a few examples of why she is just like her mother: long hair, green eyes, loud sneezes, similar forehead wrinkles when they're mad. At the end of her account, readers are told to flip the book and they will find the girl's young brother relating why he is just like his dad: pointy noses, both sleep face down, a fondness for reading at bedtime. This is a comforting celebration of family, with both grandparents entering into the comparisons and featured in the final scenes. The family dog, pictured throughout both accounts, provides some comic relief. Spare illustrations in subtle colors completely fill each double-page spread and feature pleasant figures with enlarged oval heads, giving a happy, open, comfortable feel to the narratives. Children will enjoy this exercise in discovering similarities and appreciating families, and might be encouraged to explore parallel aspects in their own families.--Enos, Randall Copyright 2008 Booklist
