Welcome to my stop on the Tour for What Makes Hands Beautiful?, sponsored by J.F. Bierlein, and hosted by The Children’s Book Review. Please enjoy my thoughts on the book below.
What Makes Hands Beautiful? by J F Bierlein
Illustrator: Houda Zahid
Published by Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp on August 15, 2024
ISBN: 9798329025583
Genres: Juvenile Fiction / Diversity & Multicultural
Pages: 29
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In this charming story, a young girl learns from her mother that it is not appearance that makes hands beautiful, but what they do, and the love that motivates the hands. The book is a celebration of the values of kindness, service, and respect for others and their work.
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MY THOUGHTS
What Makes Hands Beautiful? is an inspiring and timely book that reveals the beauty in the work we do with our hands and highlights the dignity found in every occupation.
As a teenager, I admired Mr. Dave, the school janitor, who radiated happiness while mopping spills, even amidst the chaos of rambunctious kids. He greeted everyone with warmth and kindness.
Mr. Dave invited me and my mom to a church youth event, and when I saw his fancy car, I was amazed. He taught me not to judge a book by its cover and helped me appreciate my mom’s integrity and work ethic as a nanny.
What I Liked:
* The stunning illustrations.
* The diverse ways we use our hands.
* The book’s powerful premise.
* It inspires reflection on how hands can be used.
What Gave Me Pause:
* The book’s design felt mismatched to its rich content, though perhaps that was the author’s clever intention.
* The language was a bit formal, but parents can navigate this during reading.
* There was a small mix-up early in the text.
Key Takeaways:
* Don’t judge a book by its cover (literally).
* Hands may not appear beautiful, but their work is invaluable.
* Embrace people for who they are, not just their roles.
Recommendation:
Despite my critiques, this book is destined to inspire in classrooms, churches, homes, and libraries.
Many thanks to the author and TCBR for providing a copy for this review. All thoughts expressed are my own.
About the Author
The author, J.F. Bierlein, is a writer, business coach, consultant, and part-time consultant. His website is jfbierlein.com. Bierlein has written several other books, including Parallel Myths, which has sold more than 100,000 copies, been selected as a textbook, and been translated into Spanish, Portuguese, and Korean.
During his long and totally fun life, he has worked on Capitol Hill, taught as an Adjunct Professor for 10 years, and worked as a consultant in a wonderful firm for the past 20 years. He loves to travel, especially to Istanbul, and keeps in touch with a wide variety of friends throughout the world.
Mr. Bierlein is also the Chair of the Monte Azul Foundation, which supports sustainable agriculture and youth employment and training in rural Puerto Rico.
For more information, check out jfbierlein.com.
About the Illustrator
Houda Zahid is a Strategic Life Coach, Udemy/MOCC course creator, Arabic, French, and English language coach, and graphic designer based in Casablanca, Morocco. She is the mother of Raniya and Isla, both primary school children, who helped inspire this book. She loves traveling and has been to many countries around the world. She also has a big passion for swimming.
GIVEAWAY
Enter the giveaway below for your chance to win a signed set of JF Bierlein’s books, including What Makes Hands Beautiful?, Parallel Myths, Kindness Matters, and the upcoming River Stones.
What Makes Hands Beautiful: Book Giveaway
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