The Skin You Live in
Chicago Children's Museum · Print & ebook · April 1, 2005
A Picture Books pick for readers exploring The Skin You Live in.
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- Who it’s for
- A nursery-rhyme lilt makes its message of acceptance feel lively and easy to share.
- Themes
- Social acceptance, Friendship and self-esteem, Diversity
- Genres
- Diversity & Multicultural, Self-Esteem & Resilience, Values & Virtues
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With the ease and simplicity of a nursery rhyme, this lively story delivers an important message of social acceptance to young readers. Themes associated with child development and social harmony, such as friendship, acceptance, self-esteem, and diversity are promoted in simple and straightforward prose. Vivid illustrations of children's activities for all cultures, such as swimming in the ocean, hugging, catching butterflies, and eating birthday cake are also provided.
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This delightful picturebook offers a wonderful venue through which parents and teachers can discuss important social concepts with their children.
A Lively Lilt
A nursery-rhyme lilt makes its message of acceptance feel lively and easy to share.
Come here for
- A simple, rhythmic take on friendship, acceptance, self-esteem, and diversity
- Vivid scenes of children sharing familiar pleasures across cultures
Expect
- Straightforward prose with nursery-rhyme ease
- A picturebook that can open conversations about social harmony
Where it sits
| Self-Esteem & Resilience | 76% |
|---|---|
| Diversity & Multicultural | 42% |
| Values & Virtues | 36% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Exploring Places
- Human Body
- Authors
- Michael Tyler
- Publisher
- Chicago Children's Museum
- Published
- April 1, 2005
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Social acceptance · Friendship and self-esteem · Diversity
- Reading lane
- Exploring Places