Candy Shop

by Jan Wahl (2004, Charlesbridge, 6.95)
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Daniel the cowboy has done his chores and counted his savings. Now, finally, he and his Aunt Thelma are on their way to his favorite place, the candy shop. There's a crowd in front because someone has scrawled angry words on the sidewalk. Miz Chu, the owner, is scared and hurt, and even Aunt Thelma isn't sure what to do. "What would a real cowboy do?" Daniel wonders. Color. Grades K-3. [8" x 8"...32 pages]

The Skin You Live In

by Michael Tyler (2005, Chicago Children's Museum, 14.95/hardback)
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With the ease and simplicity of a nursery rhyme, this lively picture book delivers an important message of social acceptance to young readers, and touches on themes associated with child development and social harmony, such as friendship, acceptance, self-esteem, and diversity. Color. Grades Pre-3. [9.5” x 9.5”...32 pages]

The Colors of Us

by Karen Katz (1999, Henry Holt, 7.95)
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Seven-year-old Lena is going to paint a picture of herself. She wants to use brown paint for her skin. But when she and her mother take a brief walk through the neighborhood, Lena learns that brown comes in many shades. Color. Grades K-3. [8" x 10"...32 pages]

Let's Talk About Race

by Julius Lester (2005, Amistad Press, 16.99/hardback)
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Julius Lester says, "I write because our lives are stories. If enough of those stories are told, then perhaps we will begin to see that our lives are the same story. The differences are merely in the details." Now Mr. Lester shares his own story as he explores what makes each of us special. Karen Barbour's dramatic, vibrant paintings speak to the heart of Lester's unique vision, truly a celebration of all of us. Color. Grades K-3. [9” x 11”...32 pages]

If the World Were Blind: A Book About Judgment and Prejudice

by Karen Burnett (2001, GR Pub., 17.00/hardback)
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Based on a poem of the same name, this book shows students how to look past appearances to see the person underneath. It’s about recognizing that personal qualities are more important than physical. A book about treating others with respect. Color. Grades 3-6. [9” x 7.5”...40 pages]

Nina Bonita

by Ana Maria Machado (1996, Kane-Miller, 7.95)
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“Black is beautiful” to a little white rabbit and, while trying to discover the secret that will make him black, we get a funny introduction to genetics. And too, a lesson in tolerance and understanding. Color. Grades K-3. [9” x 7.5”...24 pages]

Think Again

by Doug E. Fresh (2002, Cartwheel Books, 13.95/hardback)
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From legendary rapper Doug E. Fresh comes a rhyming story about two kids, one black and one white. They dislike each other at first because of their differences. But they soon discover that they have more in common than they thought and realize that color is only skin deep. Color. Grades 2-5. [7” x 7”...32 pages]

All the Colors of the Earth

by Sheila Hamanaka (1994, Mulberry Books, 6.99)
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Reveals in verse that despite outward differences children everywhere are essentially the same and all are lovable. Celebrate the colors of children and the colors of love—not black or white or yellow or red, but roaring brown, whispering gold, tinkling pink, and more. Color. Grades K-3. [8.5” x 11”...32 pages]

All the Colors We Are: The Story of How We Get Our Skin Color

by Katie Kissinger (1994, Redleaf Press, 9.95)
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Using outstanding full-color photographs this book showcases the diversity of human skin color. It offers young children a simple, accurate explanation for how we get our various skin colors. The text is written in both English and Spanish. Color. Grades K-3. [8” x 8.5”...32 pages]

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