An ABC of Equality by Chana Ginelle Ewing
A is for Ability, B is for Belief, C is for Class. The best-selling book An ABC of Equality introduces complicated concepts surrounding social justice to the youngest of children. All people have the right to be treated fairly, no matter who they are, what they look like, or where they come from. From A to Z, simple explanations accompanied by engaging artwork teach children about the world we live in and how to navigate our way through it. Each right-hand page includes a brightly decorated letter with the word it stands for and an encouraging slogan. On the left, a colorful illustration and bite-size text sum up the concept. Cheerful people from a range of backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities lead the way through the alphabet. L is for LGBTQIA. Find the words that make you, you. N is for No. No means no. P is for Privilege. Be aware of your advantages. X is for Xenophobia. Ask questions and you'll see there's nothing to be afraid of. Celebrate your Differences, ask more Questions, share your Kindness, and learn to Understand the world.
- Suggested age range - 3-6 years
- Format - Hardcover
- Product dimensions - 7.6" W x 9.5" H x 0.4" D
- Genre - Picture Book
- Publisher - Frances Lincoln Children's Books, Publication date - 09-01-2020
- Page count - 56
- ISBN - 9780711262140
Web ID: 15924355
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an inclusive, thoughtful book for kids
I love the idea of this book, though it might be a bit difficult to figure out who the intended audience is. The bright, cheerful, inclusive illustrations are lovely, and this new format of hardcover rather than the original board book format make it a little easier to pin down- older kids will be able to understand the concepts better, I think, though it's never too early to introduce the concepts covered in this book. Some ideas are more abstract than others, such as class and privilege, so adults should be ready for questions ("Q is for question. There are more questions than answers, and that's a good thing."). A good, happy book with lots of heart and hope! #AnABCofEquality #NetGalley
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Good Intent, But...
I fully believe that the author of this book has good intentions, but something about it just strikes me wrong. I don't know what age range they intend this book for. The simple illustrations and the fact that it is an ABC book suggest a pre-reading child. But the words—I had never heard of one of the words in the introduction, “intersectionality”—and concepts are ones that I think are too big for such young minds. I am all for the ideals in this book; I don't have a problem with them. My issue is that I think it is perhaps inappropriate and even unintelligible for very young children. I think, too, that we need to allow for childhood innocence to last for a while. The young children that I have known don't see others negatively as we adults tend to do; they don’t see race and the differently abled as we do—they are more curious about differences if they notice them, and they aren’t judgmental until taught by parents or caregivers to be so. If you are already an open-minded person who is anti-racist, anti-sexist, etc., you will pass on these values to your child or children in an age-appropriate way by your own actions and discussions with the child. Honestly, I wish I could have liked this book, but if it's aimed at pre-readers, I'd like them to maintain their innocence just a little while longer and be introduced to them one at a time organically by a parent or caregiver.
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a modern abc
There was no book like this when I was growing up. This is a modern, social justice based ABC. While its board book format makes this a book for toddlers to look at, the concepts are more sophisticated and for (slightly) older children...or the book can grow with your child. A few examples: D is for Difference, G is for Gender, P is for Privilege, etc. Each concept is explained in a positive way. The illustrations are bright, appealing and inclusive. This book is a good resource for opening discussion about how people treat one another. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this book in exchange for an honest review.
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