
Discover the vibrant diversity of skin shades in everyday life.
Explore the vibrant world of diversity through the eyes of children in this engaging board book. From cocoa to almond, kids of all shades play and learn together, celebrating the beauty of differences. With lively photographs capturing joyful moments at school, the beach, and the city, young readers are invited to notice and appreciate the variety of skin colors around them. This book is a perfect introduction to conversations about race and diversity, encouraging children to see beyond the obvious and embrace the colorful tapestry of humanity.
"There are all kinds of people. They come in many shades."
— from the book
Perfect for the youngest readers, this board book adaptation of the acclaimed Shades of People celebrates the diversity of everyday life. Cocoa, tan, rose, and almond–people come in lots of shades, even in the same family. Skin color is one of our most noticeable physical traits, and this beautiful board book, with its vibrant photographs and very simple text, provides a perfect starting point to talk about race and diversity with very young readers. At school, at the beach, and in the city, diverse and joyful groups of children invite young readers both to take notice and to look beyond the obvious. Combining lively action shots and candid portraits, Shelley Rotner’s photographs showcase a wide variety of kids and families–many shades, and many bright smiles.
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