Julie's Reviews > Yasmin's Hammer

While she works diligently chipping at bricks, Yasmin has a dream that sustains her--one day she wants to go to school. She realizes at a young age that getting an education will allow her to break her family's cycle of poverty. Ann Malaspina's story is set in Bangladesh and serves as a gentle introduction to the country and the issues surrounding the education of girls. Doug Chayka's colorful and catching illustrations provide a glimpse of the countryside and bustling city of Dhaka and are reminiscent of the vibrant artwork found throughout the country.