Our grandparents
Our grandparents
Vibrant photographs and simple text capture the joy and affection shown by grandparents and grandchildren around the world
Children's Picture Books: Category Exploring Concepts About Race and Culture
Books that explore and/or compare specific aspects of human difference, inviting readers to consider varying perspectives related to race, ethnicity, culture, or tribal affiliation.
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Shades of people
Shades of people
Explores the many different shades of human skin, and points out that skin is just a covering that does not reveal what someone is like inside
Sharing our homeland
Sharing our homeland
"Photo-essay focusing on two Israeli children, one Jewish and one Palestinian, who, in spite of their differences and the longstanding conflicts in the region, learn to play, work, and share ideas together at Summer Peace Camp, a day camp located in Israel. Includes glossary, map, and resources for readers"--Provided by publisher
The night before Christmas in Africa
The night before Christmas in Africa
On Christmas Eve on the hot plains of northern South Africa, Father Christmas arrives in a donkey cart pulled by six kudu and a black rhino to deliver toys, sweets, chickens, and more.
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Taking into account the author's note in the end matter, which indicates that there are concerns with how "African languages and attire" are represented, we have flagged this book accordingly.
Welcome to my neighborhood!
Welcome to my neighborhood!
A young girl takes a walk through her urban neighborhood, observing items representing every letter of the alphabet, from her abuela to loud, zooming cars
Where are you, Bear?
Where are you, Bear?
Little Sophie is off across Canada to see her grandma--too bad she can't find her best buddy, Bear, in time for the trip. But when Bear notices he's been left behind, he starts a journey of his own to try to find his friend
El barrio
El barrio
A young boy explores his vibrant Latino neighborhood, with its vegetable gardens instead of lawns, Nativity parades, quinceañera parties, and tejana and salsa music
Faith
Faith
In our world there are many faiths. Celebrate faith around the world in its many expressions: praying, singing, learning, helping, caring and more. Photographs from many different cultures and religious traditions highlight the common threads that bring people together in reverence and joy
¡Fiesta!
¡Fiesta!
Describes a festival or holiday celebrated in Latin America for each month of the year, from the feast of Saint Anthony in January through Mexico's Cinco de Mayo, an Inca festival in Peru in June, and a ritual of African origin in Brazil in September