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So the red and blue people are the U.S. political parties?

Vickie Yes. The author says in an interview with Hoda (link below), that this book was written 2 years ago (prior to Black Lives Matter). This book does not …moreYes. The author says in an interview with Hoda (link below), that this book was written 2 years ago (prior to Black Lives Matter). This book does not address racism, though the drawings are inclusive.
The books she has read to her children about racism and recommends are:
Antiracist Baby by Ibram X Kendi
All are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold.
In this book, she wanted her children, who heard all the political conflict - "political deviousness" to look for and see our "commonality", to "see each other as humans first'....'then talk about differences." To "see friends vs enemies".
The book interview link I watched:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=993.... (less)

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What is the age level of this book?

Rachel Seems like it would be great for age 4-6. But also anyone who likes Kristen Bell. :)

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