My Hands

"Though this whimsical book takes on a well-trod topic . . . the many examples will speak to kids and may spark discussion about how our ability to use our hands allows us to be productive and enjoy life. An attractive take on an oft-addressed topic best perused over several sittings." – Kirkus Reviews

"From French/Tunisian creator Néjib comes a simple and incredibly rich book about what hands do: “. . . VERDICT Whether for art, science, or philosophy, this compelling book offers food for thought, and will launch discussions as well as drawing exercises among a wide range of readers." – School Library Journal

" Excellent for introducing vocabulary and opposites including "draw" & "erase", "throw" & "catch", and is already beloved by my kindergarten students after one reading. The numerous actions included in My Hands are fun to act out, which is what we did during our first read this morning. I've seen the kids go back to it multiple times today and act some of the pages out on their own." – KidsReadtheWorld

"I liked the call and response nature of the book. It would be fun to have the adult read one side and have the child guess or read what comes next. I can see this being an entertaining and interactive read aloud ."– Youth Services Review

"What do hands do? They greet, touch, hush, heal, and ever so much more. Simple black and while line illustrations use touches of color and single words in a cozy size for the very young, sure to grow with children and inspire myriad discussions ."– Reading Rockets

"Though this whimsical book takes on a well-trod topic . . . the many examples will speak to kids and may spark discussion about how our ability to use our hands allows us to be productive and enjoy life. An attractive take on an oft-addressed topic best perused over several sittings." – Kirkus Reviews

"From French/Tunisian creator Néjib comes a simple and incredibly rich book about what hands do: “. . . VERDICT Whether for art, science, or philosophy, this compelling book offers food for thought, and will launch discussions as well as drawing exercises among a wide range of readers." – School Library Journal

" Excellent for introducing vocabulary and opposites including "draw" & "erase", "throw" & "catch", and is already beloved by my kindergarten students after one reading. The numerous actions included in My Hands are fun to act out, which is what we did during our first read this morning. I've seen the kids go back to it multiple times today and act some of the pages out on their own." – KidsReadtheWorld

"I liked the call and response nature of the book. It would be fun to have the adult read one side and have the child guess or read what comes next. I can see this being an entertaining and interactive read aloud ."– Youth Services Review

"What do hands do? They greet, touch, hush, heal, and ever so much more. Simple black and while line illustrations use touches of color and single words in a cozy size for the very young, sure to grow with children and inspire myriad discussions ."– Reading Rockets

Tunisian born Néjib is a graphic designer and book creator. He has published several children’s books and graphic novels. He works as an editor at a French publishing house in Paris, France.