Amina, Princess of Zaria

Thank you so much for allowing me the opportunity to read Princess Amina. I read the book twice, so I could give a rationalized opinion. First off I want to applaud the artwork in this book. Because although it's professional it's not so far fetched from a child eyes of actually being comprehensible-that they can do artwork this well, too. I really love the artwork! The storyline was well developed, I enjoyed that they acknowledged how special the princess was and how much she was wanted. Also that they showed that she was independent and how she did not want to just marry someone because they brought her gifts and things of such. I agree with the previous statements that the ending was a little rushed. Although, I don't think a young child will be to pre-occupied with that!-LOL I would suggest for the second edition just going all out and fleshing the ending out a little more. But overall, I love the book and I could see little African American girls all over wanting to be Princess Amina.

Amina is a great children's story that promotes values and character building. It also promotes self esteem and diversity. I think children ages 5 to 14 will enjoy this book. It is written with excellence and the graphic designs are bright, and full of color.

I really enjoyed this book. It gives a valuable message that young girls need to hear today. The book displays Princess Amina as a young woman of character, wisdom and that is worthy of a man of honor and good character. Although I wish that the book had more to the ending, I look forward to any additional stories written about Princess Amina of Zaria.