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베스트셀러 그림책인 "Chocolate Me!"의 저자 테이 딕스(글)와 셰인 W. 에반스(그림)가 함께 만든 또 하나의 베스트셀러입니다.

마이크는 흑인 아빠와 백인 엄마 사이에서 태어난 혼혈 소년입니다. 엄마와 아빠는 마이크에서 밝은 색과 어두운 색이 완벽하게 조화를 이루며 섞여 있다고 말하곤 했어요.

마이크는 멋지고 풍성한 곱슬머리를 갖고 있으며,
누구보다도 더 빨리 달릴 수 있고,
항상 에너지가 넘치는 아이입니다.

온 가족이 길을 걸을 때면 사람들이 이상한 듯 쳐다보기도 하고,
친구들은 백인인 엄마와 흑인인 아빠가 어울리지 않는다고 말하기도 하지만,

마이크는 쥬스를 한가지만 마실 필요가 없으며,
샐러드를 먹을 때도 여러가지를 섞어 먹으면 더 맛있다고 말하곤 했지요.

마이크는 자신의 풍성한 곱슬머리가 멋지다고 생각했고,
서로 다른 색이 섞여있는 자신의 피부색이 완벽하다고 생각했으며,
인종이 다른 엄마와 아빠 사이에서 태어난 자신이 자랑스럽다고 생각합니다...






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Paperback: 32 pages
ISBN-10: 125076985X
ISBN-13: 978-1250769855
책 크기: 26.7 cm x 21.5 cm



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Book Description
Mom and Dad say I'm a blend of dark and light:
"We mixed you perfectly, and got you just right."
Mike has awesome hair. He has LOTS of energy! His parents love him. And Mike is a PERFECT blend of the two of them.
Still, Mike has to answer LOTS of questions about being mixed. And he does, with LOTS of energy and joy in this charming story about a day in the life of a mixed-race child.


School Library Journal *Starred Review*
“A well-written, fun story of acceptance, friendship, and love. The text, colors, and design make this a good choice for read-alouds, but there are many details in the artwork (usually containing the word “mixed” or a synonym thereof) that make it good for one-on-one sharing.”


Publisher's Weekly *Starred Review*
“Mike's unerring sense of self (“I'm a beautiful blend of dark and light”) and the powerful love that surrounds him make this a rewarding, valuable read for families of any makeup.”


Kirkus Reviews *Starred Review*
“Some kids call him “Mixed-up Mike,” but the protagonist makes clear that he isn't mixed-up at all-just mixed . . . Mike's confidence in his own appearance and coolness as well as the way he proudly embodies diversity, including a certain level of androgyny, make this a refreshing read. Evans' integration of rough-textured fabrics into lively and colorful mixed-media illustrations will make readers want to reach out and touch them . . . If all kids had the confidence about who they are that Mike has, what a wonderful world this would be.”


Booklist
“For the millions of mixed-race Americans who have to endure the constant questioning of their identity, [Mike] has an answer: “I'm a beautiful blend of dark and light, / I was mixed up perfectly, / and I'm JUST RIGHT!” . . . The story's joyful message will resonate with multiracial readers and their families, leaving them with the cheeky takeaway: if you have a problem with me, it's your problem.”