A multicultural children's book sure to touch the heart of every reader, I am Flippish! openly addresses confusion children of diverse families might have about their ancestry and why they look the way they do. When one of Sean's classmates insists that his dad is not, in fact, his dad because their skin is a different color, Sean is sad and confused. His wise teacher, Mr. Hartman, gives the students a homework assignment, instructing the children to go home and ask their parents about their ancestry. As a result, Sean discovers that he is Flippish-Filipino and Irish. Together, the family celebrates their heritage and Sean is able to return to school with confidence about who he is, where he comes from, and why he looks the way he does-which children of all ages can learn from and pride themselves on, too. This story is perfect for children who are curious about their heritage and multicultural families who can relate to feeling confused when asked, "What are you?" All kids will appreciate the concept of inheriting the best traits of both parents, and readers will also appreciate the facial expressions and bright colors in the illustrations. - OC Register 2/23/12 A celebration of heritage..., the story is great for multicultural families. - OC Family 01/12 This book will be a great addition to any classroom. It will make a meaningful read for young children raised in a bicultural family. Making up silly names while learning about heritage and countries along the way, helps open up a sensitive issue with children. The illustrations include pictures of country flags from around the world. The school setting brings in the needed element of familiarity and relevance and the conversational tone succeeds in keeping it simple. Overall, it's a gentle and important tale for all. - InCultureparent.com 2/15/13 Themes: Multiculturalism, Multicultural Issues, Multicultural Families, Multicultural Education, Diversity, Heritage, Ancestry, Tolerance, Acceptance, Immigration, Biracial, Interracial Relationships, Social Issues, Mixed Families, Biracial Identity, Discovering Ancestry
