Book Review
Short Summary
Jayneen Sanders’s Around the World celebrates racial equality, diversity, acceptance, and inclusion. It aims to teach children that humans are all the same in all the “big” ways (love, kindness, empathy, and compassion). It emphasises that our differences are what distinguishes us, but we are all part of humanity. This book stresses that differences should be celebrated rather than used to divide people. For children aged 2-6 years.
What This Book Is About
This book for young readers explores:
- The world is made up of many people
- Each person is different
- But all people are similar as they are human and have the same needs
- Everyone should be treated the same
Reflection and Comments
This book is excellent for helping kids get ready for challenging conversations. It promotes racial diversity and equality through vibrant colours and illustrations. Some pages include discussion starters that you can use to involve your child and gauge his or her level of familiarity with the topic. To help you choose what to ask and to promote greater participation, there are additional questions on the book’s back page.
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