About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is beginning to notice differences in themselves or others, or when you want to instill a foundational sense of global citizenship and self-worth. It acts as a colorful, joyful manifesto for loving everything from one's own physical features to the environment and the community. Through bold illustrations and simple, rhythmic text, Todd Parr encourages children to embrace their unique 'grin and skin' while also practicing kindness toward the earth and its inhabitants. It is a perfect choice for building early self-esteem and social-emotional awareness in toddlers and preschoolers. Parents will appreciate how it makes complex concepts like activism and environmentalism accessible and lighthearted.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None.
Ideal Reader
A young child who feels overwhelmed by the 'big' world and needs a reminder that they have the power to influence it through small acts of kindness.
Parent Prep
This book can be read cold. The text is accessible and the messages are straightforward, requiring no prior context or warnings. A child says something self-critical about their appearance, or perhaps asks why people are marching in a protest they saw on the news. This book provides a bridge to discuss 'taking a stand' as an act of love.
