Marcia's Reviews > Yasmin's Hammer

I always enjoy books set in other countries and this one brings home the different life children in Bangladesh lead compared to here in the U.S. Two sisters work all day breaking up bricks to earn money for their family while longing to attend school. This would be a good picture book accompaniment to the prior MCBA nominee Rickshaw Girl. This book tells an interesting story and give kids a peek into another culture. Nicely illustrated in rich, warm tones.