Rosemary McCarney’s picture books consistently impart positive messages and, in Being Me, Rosie the Red is a great vehicle for teaching kids about food banks and that those who avail themselves of its offerings are no less than those who have enough food to eat without help.
CanLit for Little Canadians
This is a story with a wonderful message about making a difference.
City Parent
The illustrations are wonderful...The colour is lush and the drawings propel the story in in all the right places.
Resource Links
An utterly charming and deftly crafted story... "Being Me" is especially and enthusiastically recommended for children ages 4 to 7, and would prove to be an enduringly popular addition to family, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections.
Midwest Book Review
[The Rosie the Red] series presents examples of real life experiences our students face. It can be embedded throughout the curriculum. The messages are terrific and are suited to children of all ages... This could be used to develop a school wide anti-bullying initiative and a commitment to social justice. You can integrate social justice, language, arts, drama, health, music and more. The possibilities are endless.
ETFO Voice