This book was so touching! I really enjoyed looking at the pictures of the little children and imagining what they had been doing prior to getting their picture taken. The pictures reminded me of the profound beauty of a child’s smile. The innocence of a child’s smile lightens my heart and makes me reminiscent of the days when that kind of innocence could be seen in my smile. These “brown angels” are absolutely precious!
I wonder what types of things were going on in these each child’s world when these pictures were taken. I wonder if they were having their innocence stripped away from them due to being exposed to violence, hatred and mistreatment by others in their environment. This books reminds me that I need to always be aware that each student in my classroom will come from different experiences and upbringings. I need to do everything that I can to protect their innocence and cherish their curiosities within my classroom.
I particularly like the quote in the beginning of the book by Walter Dean Myers, “Why do I love children? I think it is because the child in each of us is our most precious part. Children remind us of a time of innocence, a time of giving, and an unfettered love of life.” This is so true!!!
