Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity
should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud series offers
adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young
children in an informed, safe, and supported way. Now available as a
hardcover picture book!
Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism
against injustice, this topic-driven picture book offers clear, concrete
language and beautiful imagery that young children can grasp and adults
can leverage for further discussion.
While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world,
adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics
because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking
about issues like race and gender from the age of two not only helps
children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness,
self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are
unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.
This first book in the series begins the conversation on race, with a
supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult.
Stunning art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the
backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this
discussion.