My Mom Has X-Ray Vision

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Matthews mom has X-Ray vision. She knows all kind of stuff that he's doing, EVEN WHEN SHE CAN'T SEE HIM!

We all know that Mom's have super senses. They just KNOW things. This book highlights that mystery in a super cute way. The language is simple and straightforward, mostly from Matthew's point of view, allowing the reader to enjoy the mystery of "How does she KNOW that?" The pictures are bright and colorful, and Mom kicks butt - groceries in one hand, superhero outfit draped over an arm. 

But what kicks this up a notch for me is it's role in the normalization of diversity.

This isn't a book about a black kid whose mom has superpowers, it's a story about a KID whose mom has superpowers. The end.

Great for kids of all ages, but really appropriate for the Pre-K to 2nd grade set. The pictures have lots of little things to look at with a giggly child on the second or third reading. Or the fiftieth.


- Reviewed by Miss Kelly

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