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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2019
Genesis Begins Again
A girl battles self-doubt and family turmoil to find self-love.
370 pages· 76,058 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 9,033 ratings
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Books About Skin · 24 titles considered
The Best Skin Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about skin? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Skin
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 10–17 · 2013
Golden Boy
A boy hunted for his difference must find courage and self-acceptance to survive.
384 pages· 89,475 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,302 ratings
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$858
Board Book · Ages 1–12 · 2016
Skin Like Mine
By Latashia M Perry · Book #2 in the Kids Like Mine series
Celebrate diversity with a delightful tale that will make you smile and hungry.
24 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 363 ratings
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1994
All the Colors We Are
Explore the beauty and diversity of skin color through vivid images and simple explanations.
32 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 246 ratings
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2019
Honeysmoke
By Monique Fields, Yesenia Moises (Illustrator)
A biracial girl seeks her color, creating her own identity as honeysmoke.
32 pages· 378 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 722 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020
Brown Sugar Babe
By Charlotte Watson Sherman, Akem (Illustrator)
A girl learns to embrace her brown skin's beauty and power.
32 pages· 403 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 338 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1994
All the Colors of the Earth
Discover a world where children's colors and love blend into a vibrant celebration of diversity.
32 pages· 141 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 742 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2020
I Am Brown
By Ashok Banker, Sandhya Prabhat (Illustrator)
Celebrate the joy and pride of being brown and amazing.
32 pages· 290 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 540 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–+ · 1994
All the Colors We Are
By Chris Bohnhoff (Illustrator), Katie Kissinger
Discover the science and beauty behind our diverse skin colors.
32 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 246 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2022
More Than Peach
A young activist redefines 'skin-color' crayons, inspiring inclusivity and change.
40 pages· 536 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 508 ratings
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Browse by age
Skin Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about skin for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1899
Brown
Ages 3–5 · 2020
Celebrate the diverse shades of brown in a child's family.
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$1795
I'm a Pretty Little Black Girl!
Ages 4–7 · 2012
Discover what true beauty means beyond the mirror with Mia and her diverse friends.
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$1695
Magnificent Homespun Brown
Ages 6–8 · 2020
Young voices celebrate the joy of embracing one's own skin.
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$1799
The Boo-Boos That Changed the World
Ages 4–8 · 2018
Discover how a simple accident led to the creation of Band-Aids.
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$1799
Happy in Our Skin
Ages 2–5 · 2015
Celebrate the uniqueness and unity of diverse babies through their growing, protective skin.
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$1595
The Skin You Live in
Ages 4–8 · 2005
A simple tale of friendship and acceptance across cultures.
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$499
What If You Had Animal Scales!?
Ages 4–8 · 2021
Imagine waking up with animal scales, feathers, or fur. How would it change your life?
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$1799
You Are My Favorite Color
Ages 4–8 · 2022
A mother's poetic celebration of her children's brown skin and its unique beauty.
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$1499
ColorFull
Ages 4–8 · 2018
Two friends discover the beauty in their diverse skin colors, celebrating uniqueness over colorblindness.
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$2132
Touching
Ages 4–8 · 1999
Discover the secrets of how touch shapes our world.