(3) K-3 A man and a boy hike through several different landscapes, including a rocky mountainside, a dense forest, and a field of flowers. "When you’re a boy, you are told how to be like the sky-shifting thunders. But I’ve learned the sweetness of dancing, the softness of music, and the power of healing.” This welcome picture book tackles society’s often-limited expectations for boys and offers alternative perspectives and an expanded view. Double-page spreads in muted, calming colors reveal the pair’s closeness.

Reviewer: Marva Anne Hinton