The Blur

The main character is Asian American, as are their family, and other races are portrayed as well. The gender of the child who's the main character is not directly stated.

A few moments show a baby crying, upset parents, a child about to run into the street, and a minor bicycle crash.

Parents need to know that The Blur, by Minh Le and illustrated by Dan Santat, is a sweet picture book about a fearless Asian American child growing up with two loving parents. Once they start walking, they become a (metaphorical) superhero called The Blur, and suddenly, everything moves too fast, like a blur! Before they know it, The Blur will be heading off to college in no time. The beautiful art is happy and colorful, showing movement and action very well. Most pages also display The Blur's parents wearing smiles, giving support, and sometimes being concerned. A few scenes show a baby crying, worried parents, a minor bicycle crash, and a child almost running into the street.