About This Book
Reach for this book when you want to nurture a child's natural curiosity about their body and help them develop a healthy, positive self-image. It is an essential choice for parents looking to normalize diversity and celebrate the physical traits that make us unique, from freckles and dimples to various skin tones. The story follows a vibrant community as they go about their day, highlighting how our skin protects us, heals itself, and connects us to others through touch. Written with a rhythmic, bouncy rhyme scheme, it is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who are just beginning to notice differences in appearance. Beyond just skin color, the book emphasizes the amazing functions of the human body, such as how scabs form to help us heal. It is a joyful, inclusive choice that fosters a sense of belonging and gratitude for the 'wonderful skin' we are all in.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None.
Ideal Reader
It is also perfect for a child who might be feeling self-conscious about a new scab, a birthmark, or freckles and needs to see these things framed as 'wonderful.'
