Kirkus Reviews recommends “Lizzy Has Fantastic Feet,” a new children’s book in the Nana’s Bookshelf collection by Antoinette Simmonds. Calling it “A charming and creative lesson about building self-esteem,” the review highlights the relatable themes, diverse characters, and expressive illustrations.

Simmonds imaginatively combines the stories of a talking lizard and a shy child to give voice to an issue that kids will find relatable. Lizzy draws young readers into the story, offering a lesson in which finding one’s “inner strength” succeeds. Dale’s painterly illustrations are vivid, and they complement the text nicely; Caius and his family are portrayed as Black, and next-door neighbor Luis is shown with brown skin. Caius’ sadness is clearly visible on his face, as is his joy as the story goes on.

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