A review by bookdragon217
No More Señora Mimí by Meg Medina

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

No More Señora Mimi by Meg Medina & Illustrated by Brittany Cicchese was such a cute, wholesome read. It's a wonderful to show children that babysitters and grandparents can love them in their own special way and that there is room in their lives for both. This was such a special story to remind children that found family is also important and that babysitters enforce rules because they have their best interest at heart. 

The artwork has a fall vibe and makes this book a perfect read for back to school. The illustrations are beautiful. I appreciated seeing diverse children on the pages, as well as, the inclusivity of having depictions of disabled children. It was a great way to normalize the diversity of communities that children encounter. The fall scenery made me so happy.

Because babysitters and caregivers play different but special roles in some children's lives, here's a list of book recommendations that would pair well with this one:
🍁 Just Me and My Babysitter by Mercer Mayer
🍂 Dear Nanny: My Special Caregiver and Me by Kateina Liu
🍁 See You Soon by Dilraz Kunnummal
🍂 Don't want to Go! by Shirley Hughes
🍁 The Berenstain Bears and the Babysitter by Stan and Jan Berenstain 
🍂 What Kind of Babysitter is This? by Delores Johnson

Thanks to #partners @candlewickpress and to the team at @hearourvoicestours for the gifted copy and the opportunity to review this lovely book.