First Look At: Racism: The Skin I'm In

This book explains why people may feel threatened by racial differences, what it feels like to be bullied because of skin color, and why it hurts everyone to judge people by their skin or culture. It encourages positive acceptance and openness about differences and suggests ways for children to celebrate their own cultural heritage without belittling someone else's. Suitable for Key Stage 1 (ages 5-7), with occasional prompts throughout the text for discussion. Written by a trained psychotherapist, journalist, and parent, and illustrated by an experienced children's book artist, this is part of an acclaimed and successful series of picture-book non-fiction books for Early Years. The books in the series give advice and promote interaction between children, parents, and teachers on personal, social, and emotional issues.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 12 August 2021
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

This book is a valuable resource for teaching children about racism and promoting positive attitudes towards diversity. It addresses the reasons why people may feel threatened by racial differences, the experiences of being bullied due to skin color, and the harmful effects of judging others based on their skin or culture. The book encourages positive acceptance and openness about differences, suggesting ways for children to celebrate their own cultural heritage without belittling someone else's.

At the back of the book, there are notes for parents and teachers that provide valuable advice for sharing this book with their child or class. The book is suitable for Key Stage 1 (ages 5-7) and includes occasional prompts throughout the text that give a chance to discuss the issue being raised. Written by a trained psychotherapist, journalist, and parent, and illustrated by an experienced children's book artist, this book is part of an acclaimed and successful series of picture-book non-fiction books for Early Years.

The books in the series offer advice and promote interaction between children, parents, and teachers on a wide variety of personal, social, and emotional issues. They are excellent tools for teachers to use during classroom discussions.

This picture-led book is a good introduction to the issue of racism, providing children with a sensitive and reassuring way to understand and address their concerns. It is particularly useful for classroom use, as it helps to promote positive attitudes towards diversity and encourage children to think critically about social issues.

Weight: 134g
Dimension: 240 x 220 x 5 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526317759