Weatherford, Carole Boston. Family Feast! Frank Morrison, Illus. Crown, 09/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-0-5938-9829-1. GRADES Preschool–2. OUTSTANDING.
With jubilant oil paintings, past Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner Morrison depicts an extended Black family preparing for a meal together during an unspecified holiday. Text follows the family from the predawn preparation hours through the arc of the day, concluding at the departure of guests into the night. The catchy refrain reinforces the message of family bonds and enjoying time together, while the joyful day celebrates delight in gathering and multigenerational activities. Vivid illustrations and brief text lend themselves to storytime usage.
Beth Gousman—Montclair Elementary School / Oakland Unified School District