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We Are The Supremes

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Due to a sudden, unexpected passing in the family a few years ago and another more recently and my subsequent (mental) health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for several years after the bereavements. This meant I didn't read or venture onto netgalley for years as not only did it remind me of that person as they shared my passion for reading, but I also struggled to maintain interest in anything due to overwhelming depression. I was therefore unable to download this title in time and so I couldn't give a review as it wasn't successfully acquired before it was archived. The second issue that has happened with some of my other books is that I had them downloaded to one particular device and said device is now defunct, so I have no access to those books anymore, sadly.

This means I can't leave an accurate reflection of my feelings towards the book as I am unable to read it now and so I am leaving a message of explanation instead. I am now back to reading and reviewing full time as once considerable time had passed I have found that books have been helping me significantly in terms of my mindset and mental health - this was after having no interest in anything for quite a number of years after the passings. Anything requested and approved will be read and a review written and posted to Amazon (where I am a Hall of Famer & Top Reviewer), Goodreads (where I have several thousand friends and the same amount who follow my reviews) and Waterstones (or Barnes & Noble if the publisher is American based). Thank you for the opportunity and apologies for the inconvenience.

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I'm one of those people who never really put much thought into the individual members of a band, into their history or foundation. I mean, I love the Supremes but I never really thought about how they came to be or even who they were as individuals. And let's be honest - we aren't going to come away from this book with an in depth understanding of that history. This is essentially a picture book, so it's more of a general overview with a focus on life skills. Determination and hard work, that sort of thing. Still, a good addition to a picture book biography collection.

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A quick look at how The Supremes became a girl group and eventually rose to fame. I enjoyed the illustrations and the facts on the last pages were a great way to close the book.

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If you're seeking a non-fiction, picture book read then this book is it! Especially if you love music, and Motown music at that! We Are the Supremes by Zoe Tucker is a delightful read all about the famous Motown band.

Mary and Florence decide to start a girl group, and my gosh did they ever. Diana joins them and makes for one incredible singing group. They will rock the charts! Their history is shown throughout this book, which will go nicely if you blast a few tunes off your favourite music streaming service. This is a great way to introduce music history to the young generations. Or, if you're an adult that just likes dipping into picture books, this one will fit too!

The illustrations are simple and classic and the story is marvellous. This is a great little read and I highly recommend it! Why didn't I have more books like this when I was younger?

Four out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Quarto Publishing and Wide Eyed Editions for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

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This a great book for young people who do not know what the Supremes are. The pictures are great. The book is straight to the point. I would highly recommend this book.

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I previously reviewed another entry in this series; that one was about the Beatles. This time, the featured group is the Supremes.

First of all, I loved the illustrations in this title. They were bright, colorful and evocative of the time when the women of the Supremes were growing up. The story of Mary, Flo and Diana is engagingly told. Readers see the evolution of this girl group from high schoolers, their time as the Primettes and their eventual fame as the Supremes.

The group came together during an era of prejudice. For this black trio, gaining the attention and help of Berry Gordy made a huge difference as readers will see. They will also read some fun facts about the group like that a song by the Supremes was played when a space craft was returning to earth.

This is a well told story of three girls with a dream and how they fared. It includes additional information on the group at the end of the book. I recommend it .

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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I have enjoyed all the books from this series. This was a creative picture book with the biography of The Supremes. I wondered if kids even know who The Supremes are. After they read this book, they should listen to some music :)

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I really, really, really love the cover (yes, three times the word, more the fun because I had so much fun reading this short illustrated book on the Supremes!).

I had no idea before this book that such a powerful all-girls band existed in the 1960s.

The group sounds so inspirational. They didn't believe those who didn't believe in them.

I love the friendship between the three main members of the group.

Yes, when we women come together and uplift each other, I say, nothing can bring us down.

Such a great read.

A shout-out to the artist for being so awesome and making this band biography a must read for all.

Thank you, authors and tye publisher for the advance reading copy.

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I thought that this book was a great introduction to the very famous band - The Supremes!

The illustrations in the book are just perfect and they really brought the story to life.

I loved the writing style and the parts that were picked out to focus on the story of how they got together.

I loved everything about this book and have no hesitation in giving this 5 stars!

Very highly recommended and a fabulous feature on a band that were responsible for creating music loved by many generations to come!

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A great book for kids on the history of the Supremes and how they came to be a powerhouse girls group. Very cute illustrations and the story is written in language kids can understand.

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This was a very basic introduction to The Supremes including how they formed in high school and how they got signed to MoTown Records. I was hoping for a bit more detail and information, but this would be great as a story read to younger readers (3rd grade level). The illustrations were well done and this was an overall good intro.

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I adored We Are The Supremes! Beautiful illustrations accompany an inspiring story about three talented young women who doggedly pursue their dreams of becoming renowned singers. This book reminded me a lot of the books in the Little People Big Dreams series. The illustrations really put me into the 1960s and Detroit. I loved learning about The Supremes' friendship that started in high school and emphasis on their hard work and achievements.

Thank you Quarto Publishing Group – Wide Eyed Editions and NetGalley for providing this ARC.

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A book full of emotions. It talks about the power of friendship, the strength to conquer our dreams and racism. It is one of those books that inspires us, that motivates us to follow our dreams without fear or fear. A book that demonstrates the power of friendship, as well as the power of being able to stand up after being told that we will not succeed.

"We Are The Supremes" is one of those books full of claw and where the word feminism is printed on every page. No doubt I recommend this book. A little gem.

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Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for kindly providing me with a digital copy of this book for review.
This is a book aimed at very young readers that details the career of The Supremes. It states it the blurb that the aim of the book is to show “how togetherness, respect, and friendship can make the world a better place.” This is a sentiment that I can fully get behind, and aim to emulate with my own children.
I think this book is both inspiring and educational for young children and really does a good job of showing how difficult it was for a group of 3 black girls to get their start in 1960’s America.
I really enjoyed the artwork and was particularly pleased to note that there were many different skin tones illustrated- I think sometimes in children’s books the skin tone is either one shade of white, black, Asian etc- it’s not always reflective of how society actually is.
Really enjoyed this and would definitely recommend.

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We Are The Supremes by Zoe Tucker celebrates friendship in a new series, Friends Change the World. In this beautifully illustrated picture book, we learn about Flo, Mary, and Diana, and the friendship and support that helped them to become one of the most successful female groups ever, The Supremes. Through the power of friendship and camaraderie, there are no limits to what can be achieved.

This is another learning series from the Quarto Group that I look forward to continuing. Recommended.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Wide Eyed Editions for the opportunity to read an ARC.

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3.5 "oooooh baby love" stars !!

When I saw this children's book on Netgalley I just had to have it. Thank you to Netgalley, the authors and Quatro Publishing group for an e-copy in exchange for my honest review. This will be released in January 2021.

This picture book is aimed at 4-7 year olds to give a little background on these lovely talented ladies, their ability to reach their dreams, their friendship and their links to civil rights.

I found the story to be of an average-good 3 star status and the picturesf a delightful 4 star status.
I am not sure how many 4-7 year olds will connect to the Supremes....perhaps with their music playing in the background.

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