Kids learn what's important by watching us, and by reading this book to him I've just essentially told him labeling skin color is important. Because the book is busy labeling the different shades, he's now interpreted that to mean it's important to label shades of skin. It's had the complete opposite effect from what I was hoping for. One the other hand, this book has made my son obsessed with skin color. The book shows children playing in various scenarios, and talks about how people come in "cocoa," "rose," "almond," etc. On the one hand, I get what it's trying to do and like many reviewers I love how the author referred to people coming in different "shades" rather than colors. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.I'm really torn on how to rate this book.
This thoughtful exploration of one of our most noticeable physical traits uses vibrant photographs of children and a short but astute text to inspire young children both to take notice and to look beyond the obvious. Even in the same family there are differences. Message-driven but charming, this will enrich and spark discussions of diversity. Filled with smiles and hugs, the pictures prove an upbeat confirmation of the books central idea. Posed portrait photos also display an assortment of skin shades from cream and ivory to peach, coffee, and cocoa. Candid shots capture a variety of young children playing on beaches, in parks and playgrounds. And you cant tell what someone is like from the cover of their skin. The intent of the brief text is clear: Our skin is just our covering, like wrapping paper. A beautiful variety of childrens faces grace the cover and pages of this picture book, and the opening lines state the premise: People come in many different shades.
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