You Matter to Me, Doyin Richards
You Matter to Me, Doyin Richards
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You Matter to Me

Author: Doyin Richards

Narrator: Doyin Richards

Unabridged: 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/08/2022


Synopsis

In this audiobook by Doyin Richards, a dog describes what it’s like to go on walks with his Black owner and wishes that people would see his human as he does: with love.

Biscuit the dog is adopted from the shelter and loves his new home and his new human family. The dad, especially, takes good care of Biscuit and is the person who walks him the most.

But Biscuit soon realizes that not everyone shares his feelings about his human. His human is Black, and some people in the neighborhood are scared by that. Some people hold their purses closer, or tighten their grip on their children’s hands.

With honest, age-appropriate storytelling, Doyin Richards starts a conversation about racism that is more important than ever. Here is an audiobook that should be in every home, school, and library as a reminder that everyone matters.

A Macmillan Audio production from Feiwel & Friends.

About Doyin Richards

Doyin Richards is a father, husband, writer, consultant, and public speaker inspiring mothers and fathers to think, laugh, and learn while evolving as parents and couples. He is the author of the popular parenting blog Daddy Doin' Work, and the book, Daddy Doin' Work: Empowering Mothers to Evolve Fatherhood, and has appeared on nationally broadcast television shows including the Today show and Good Morning America. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and their two daughters.

About Robert Paul Jr

Robert Paul, Jr. is the illustrator of several picture books, including Simon B. Rhymin’ by Dwayne Reed, and What Boys Do by Jon Lasser. Born in St. Lucia and raised in St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands, Robert’s ultimate calling is to help children lead fun, positive, and enriched lives through storytelling. He lives with his wife and daughter in Houston, Texas.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Andrea on July 19, 2022

You Matter to Me ~Audiobook 5 Stars  I've heard nothing but great things about this book. I'm so glad I got to listen too! This sweet book is told from the point of view of Biscuit, a dog. He takes on the difficult topic of racism and simplifies it in a way young children can understand. He doesn't un......more

Goodreads review by Sirah on July 17, 2022

One day, a man adopts a dog. At first things are scary, but they get used to each other, and the dog is sure his person is one of the most amazing people in the whole world. The thing is, not everyone sees it that way. Some people seem afraid of the man, so the dog sets out to help other people see......more

Goodreads review by Arledda on December 30, 2022

Biscuit is adopted from the shelter by an extremely kind man who treats him with love and patience. Despite the kindness he's been met with, Biscuit begins to notice that his owner is met with caution and dismissal by others whenever they’re out together. He doesn’t understand why anyone wouldn’t ad......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on July 16, 2023

I’ve now listened to this audio three times, courtesy of Libro.fm. The story is told through the POV of a newly adopted puppy, Biscuit. As Biscuit recounts his arrival at his Human’s home, learning not to pee inside, having the zoomies, and learning when feeding time occurs I thought of my own puppy.......more

Goodreads review by Theresa on July 16, 2022

You Matter to Me by Doyin Richards A audible book for young readers, I think that is important for children to understand that they can affect things. Told from the point of view a dog, the story shows that people make judgements that are not true. His owner is wonderful, but people are afraid of him.......more