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Shades of People
People come in lots of shades, even in the same family. This exploration of one of the most noticeable physical traits in humans uses vibrant photographs of children and short text to inspire young readers to look beyond the obvious. Full color.
Hardcover, 28 pages
Published
August 1st 2009
by Holiday House
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This is a very important and unique book to use to introduce children to the idea that there are many different shades of people! The most important message in this book is that skin is just a covering and that you cannot tell what someone is like from the color of their skin. This is a very important concept that young children need to understand. Having them understand this at a young age through literature is vital because the older they get the harder it is for them to ...more
This is a very important and unique book to use to introduce children to the idea that there are many different shades of people! The most important message in this book is that skin is just a covering and that you cannot tell what someone is like from the color of their skin. This is a very important concept that young children need to understand. Having them understand this at a young age through literature is vital because the older they get the harder it is for them to ...more
This is a good book for teaching young children about the shades/differences in color amongst people. The book doesn't simply label people as "black" or "white" but gives people "shades" instead such as almond, rose, or cocoa. It also says something about how our skin is just our covering. I think it would be a great book to let students not only recognize their differences but to lead to further discussions in the characteristics that make us unique.
The photos are lovely and this book is a simple way to talk to your kids about race and generally the ways in which we're the same or different. After reading "Nurtureshock" by Po Bronson, I'd say this book is useful to many parents. The chapter in his book about how uncomfortable many parents are with discussing race with their children leads me to believe that having a way to open the door to that conversation could be really helpful.
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What a great book for younger children about skin color and understanding what is most important is what is on the inside. While some of Rotner's shades don't seem to actually match the children's different skin tones, the message in this picture book comes across beautifully. This is a must have book for preschool and kindergarten teachers wanting to teach/reinforce that skin color doesn't make the person.
Shades are beautiful and we are all different shades. This author does a lovely job in describing the shades by using words such as: pink, rose, almond, bronze, brown... I love it. Great book for parents to read to their child and for teachers to read during the first week of school. Diversity is all around us and it's important to embrace its beauty. Oh, and the pictures are tooo cute!
This is an absolutely wonderful introduction to people's color differences for very young children. It is filled with darling and fun photographs of every race and mix of colors. It explains that our skin is like wrapping paper and you never know what will be inside. It shows families that are different shades. Beautiful!
I really liked this book because it shows all the different and unique ways people can look. It doesnt belittle anyone, but shows everyone as unique individuals. This book would be great to introduce to students about everyone being different, but that not being a negative thing.
Good multicultural picture book about how people, even in the same families, can be many different shades. Excellent photographic imagery promotes acceptance of different people from all races and backgrounds. Very good.
I love, love, love this book! The photos are incredible. There is one little girl who's dimples are so deep you could put a cherry in each one!
I want a poster of the last page. Lovely, simply lovely.
I want a poster of the last page. Lovely, simply lovely.
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People come not in different colors but in different, beautiful shades. The photographs are lovely. Good first book to read to young children about diversity.
This is a great book to teach students about diversity. It shows that people come in different shades, but they can still be friends!:-)
Not really a story, but a good conversation starter about people of different colors and how they're really only different on the outside.
This book is good for young children and learning about the many different shades of color that people are but that it is okay.
PK-1
A first week book for sure. Serves to introduce your young students to their multicultural classmates.
A first week book for sure. Serves to introduce your young students to their multicultural classmates.
Photos are a little busy for my taste, but the message is a good one.
ALA ALSC Notable 2010
ALA ALSC Notable 2010
My favorite line "Our skin is just our covering, like wrapping paper."
Beautiful pictures, just a bit of text, and absolutely wonderful.
Very nice book with lots of photos of kids.
Very beautiful pictures and a great message!
This book made me feel warm and fuzzy all over! I loved the vivid colors and especially the faces on each page. I found my face smiling throughout the book. A good one to help children see that all children are alike in many ways.
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