This timely story celebrates the rich cultural heritage and lifestyle of a mixed-race child. The narrator enumerates qualities inherited from her parents--a face that's "a little dark, a little light", somewhere between Mama's "chestnut brown'' and Papa's fair skin; hair that's "halfway in-between'' blond and black. Subsequent pages show different family members with purely individual likes and dislikes, so that the readers move beyond race to simple preferences.

The illustrations are fun and lively, catching the playful mood of this ‘just-right’ family.

Definitely recommended, especially for reading aloud at home or in the classroom. Also great as a springboard for conversations about race with even the youngest children.

From Kirkus Reviews-
“Usesful…with an idea that's developed with care and intelligence. Trivas' freely rendered art portraying this happy family of three is upbeat and attractive.”