The Skin I'm In: A First Look at Racism

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Racial discrimination is cruel—and especially so to younger children. This title encourages kids to accept and be comfortable with differences of skin color and other racial characteristics among their friends and in themselves. A First Look At… is an easy-to-understand series of books for younger children. Each title explores emotional issues and discusses the questions such difficulties invariably raise among kids of preschool through early school age. Written by a psychotherapist and child counselor, each title promotes positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers. The books are written in simple, direct language that makes sense to younger kids. Each title also features a guide for parents on how to use the book, a glossary, suggested additional reading, and a list of resources. There are attractive full-color illustrations on every page. (Ages 4–7)

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A FIRST LOOK AT . . . BOOK The Skin I?m In A FIRST LOOK AT RACISM Racial discrimination is cruel?and especially so to younger children. This title encourages kids to accept and be comfortable with differences of skin color and other racial characteristics among their friends and in themselves. Written by psychotherapist and counselor Pat Thomas, these superb advice books promote interaction among children, parents, and teachers on personal, social, and emotional issues. Books in the series: Don?t Call Me Special -- a first look at disability I Can Be Safe -- a first look at safety I Miss You -- a first look at death Is It Right to Fight? -- a first look at anger May Amazing Body -- a first look at health and fitness My Brother, My Sister, and Me -- a first look at sibling rivalry My Family?s Changing -- a first look at family break-up My Friends and Me -- a first look at friendship My Family -- a first look at adoption Stop Picking on Me -- a first look at bullying The Skin I?m In -- a first look at racism


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Racial discrimination is cruel—and especially so to younger children. This title encourages kids to accept and be comfortable with differences of skin color and other racial characteristics among their friends and in themselves. <I>A First Look At￯﾿ﾽ</I> is an easy-to-understand series of books for younger children. Each title explores emotional issues and discusses the questions such difficulties invariably raise among kids of preschool through early school age. Written by a psychotherapist and child counselor, each title promotes positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers. The books are written in simple, direct language that makes sense to younger kids. Each title also features a guide for parents on how to use the book, a glossary, suggested additional reading, and a list of resources. There are attractive full-color illustrations on every page. (Ages 4￯﾿ﾽ7)


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