A day in the park sparks an unlikely connection between a young girl
and a street musician without a home. From acclaimed author-illustrator
Daria Peoples, Hello, Mister Blue is a powerful picture book that
emphasizes the importance of history, bravery, and community. Hello,
Mister Blue is for readers who love Yuyi Morales's Dreamers and Matt
de la Peña's and Christian Robinson's Last Stop on Market Street.
A young girl always creates special memories when she visits her
grandfather. He lets her sip his creamy coffee, they take a stroll
through the park, and they play music together. But this time, something
unexpected happens: she meets Papa's longtime friend, Mister Blue.
Mister Blue lives outside, and he and his music have always brought
Papa's community together. At the end of the day, the young girl has
many questions for Papa. Is Mister Blue safe? Scared? Lonely, hungry?
With her curiosity and kindness, she can change things for the better,
for at least one person and one night.
Featuring a lyrical text, stunning illustrations, and a resonant
message, Hello, Mister Blue presents a difficult, universal topic with
sensitivity and warmth for the youngest of readers. Every person belongs
to a community, and generosity can make a difference for everyone.
Hello, Mister Blue is a terrific pick for readers of Oge Mora's
Saturday and Vera B. Williams's A Chair for My Mother.
