Book details
What If We Were All The Same!: A Children's Book About Ethnic Diversity and Inclusion
Description
"What If We Were All The Same! is an inspirational and warm celebration of the differences in all living things..."2020 BIBA(R) Children's Winner!Featured on BBC CBeebies Lunchtime Stories (2020)Finalist in the 14th Annual National Indie Excellence(R) Awards (2020)2020 Gold recipient of the prestigious Mom's Choice AwardAward Winner in the 2019 Children's Picture Book Category by American Book FestWould you want everything to look the same? That wouldn't be very exciting. What If We Were All The Same! embraces all of our beautiful differences. There are many great reasons for being different and you're a step closer to finding out why!. Whether you have red hair or brown hair, green eyes or blue eyes, long legs or short legs, light skin or dark skin, glasses, uses a wheelchair or anything else, it's absolutely OKAY! Our differences are what makes us unique and if we truly think about it, would you want to be the exact same as someone else?What If We Were All The Same! is fun-filled with rhymes and colorful illustrations, brings attention to tough topics children can relate to.Great book for parents; conversation starter to discuss prejudices and racism to kidsGreat book for librarians and teachers; school introduction or back-to-school readingGreat book to discuss friendship, acceptance, empathy, bullying, and moreGreat multicultural representation of diversity, inclusion, and acceptance
Age
3-6
Text complexity
developing
Length
28 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Promotes Understanding and Acceptance: The book encourages children to understand and appreciate the differences among people, fostering a sense of acceptance and inclusion for various ethnic backgrounds.
- Educational Value: It serves as an educational tool that introduces the concept of diversity to young readers, helping them to learn about different cultures and perspectives from an early age.
- Positive Message: The book delivers a positive and uplifting message that highlights the importance of being unique and the value of everyone's individuality, which can boost self-esteem and social awareness.
- Engaging Illustrations: With colorful and engaging illustrations, the book captures the attention of children, making the learning experience enjoyable and memorable, which can lead to more profound discussions about diversity and inclusion at home or in the classroom.