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What Makes Us Unique? - (Just Enough) by Jillian Roberts (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Our conversations with children about cultural, religious and physical differences are more important than ever, and they need to start at an early age, but we know it can be difficult to know where to begin.
- 3-5 Years
- 8.3" x 8.3" Paperback
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Social Topics
- Series Name: Just Enough
Description
About the Book
A nonfiction picture book that introduces very young children to the concept of diversity in a way that is uplifting and approachable.Book Synopsis
Our conversations with children about cultural, religious and physical differences are more important than ever, and they need to start at an early age, but we know it can be difficult to know where to begin.
What Makes Us Unique? provides an accessible introduction to the concept of diversity, teaching children how to respect and celebrate people's differences and that, ultimately, we are all much more alike than we are different. Additional questions at the back of the book allow for further discussion.
Child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts designed the Just Enough series to empower parents/caregivers to start conversations with young ones about difficult or challenging subject matter. Other books in the series deal with birth, death, separation and divorce.
From the Back Cover
A dynamic and approachable introduction to diversity.Review Quotes
"The value of diversity is woven through the child-like drawing and reinforces the topic of variety and uniqueness. The illustrations sparkle with colour and warmth...The underlying powerful message is one of respecting the variety in our world, and readers are left with the optimistic spin of celebrating differences. It is never too early to teach even the youngest that we are all different and special in our own way."-- "CM Magazine"
"This is a good book as a one-on-one read aloud or with a small group of students. It would be a perfect 'just in time' book after a distressing event...or to help explain a negative current event in the news...This would be a valuable book in the home, classroom and school library."-- "Resource Links"
"Child-friendly art, appropriately reflecting the 'rainbow' of human differences, accompanies the purposeful, well-intentioned text."-- "The Horn Book"
About the Author
Dr. Jillian Roberts is a child psychologist, author, professor at the University of Victoria and mother of three children. Considered a go-to child psychology expert for journalists, Dr. Roberts is a regular contributor to HuffPost, Global News and CBC. She is the author of two bestselling and award-winning series of children's books: the Just Enough series, which explains topics like birth and diversity to children ages 3-6, and the World Around Us series, which introduces kids ages 5-8 to issues like poverty and online safety. Her most recent picture book, The Friendship Guide, outlines central ideas on how to be the best friend you can be. Jillian lives in Victoria, British Columbia.
Cindy Revell has illustrated a number of picture books with Orca, including Clever Rachel, Room Enough for Daisy and A Sack Full of Feathers. In 2001 Cindy was nominated for a Governor General's Award for children's book illustration. She lives in Edmonton.