

Readers can feel Amber’s emotions – her sadness at the thought of Justin moving away and her frustration when people make fun of her unusual name.The first person narration, “I, Amber Brown” helps the reader get to know Amber and connect to her.This book is often used in lesson plans since many elements within the story are relevant to classroom activities.Important and, sometimes, difficult subject matters like a friend moving and divorce are covered.The easy going boy/girl friendship makes this book appropriate for boys and girls.

The story teaches us how people deal with emotions differently at an early age. Amber Brown is Not a Crayon is a story about the friendship between a young boy and girl.
