The Horn Book Guide

PICTURE BOOKS

Sadu, Itah

Greetings, Leroy

24 pp. | Groundwood | May, 2017 | Trade ISBN 978-1-55498-760-3 $18.95

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Alix Delinois. Roy, who has emigrated from Jamaica, emails his friend Leroy about his first day of school in his new Canadian city. He's greeted with Bob Marley references everywhere: his Irish neighbor gives him a Marley button; his classmates greet him with "Welcome, Roy, one love"; and more. While a bit contrived, this mature picture book demonstrates a warm, positive perspective on immigration. Bold paintings show Canadian urban diversity.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt