The Skin I'm In: Helping Kids Understand Racism, Fairness, and Respect (A First Look at...Series) - Softcover

Thomas, Pat

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764124595 ISBN 13: 9780764124594

Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore, 2003

Synopsis

A gentle, trusted picture book for helping children (ages 4–7) understand racism, fairness, and respect for differences―recommended by parents, teachers, and child development experts worldwide.

Children notice differences in skin color and appearance from an early age, and they may have important questions about fairness and how people are treated. The Skin I'm In: A First Look at Racism uses clear, age-appropriate language and warm, inclusive illustrations to help young readers understand what racism is and why it is wrong. Written by child psychotherapist Pat Thomas, this thoughtful book encourages empathy, respect, and kindness while helping children see that everyone deserves to be treated fairly―no matter the color of their skin.

What Makes This Book Unique:

• Developed by a counselor experienced in child psychology and emotional development
• Explains racism in a clear, sensitive way young children can understand
• Encourages empathy, fairness, and respect for people of all backgrounds
• Promotes open discussion with "Talk About It" prompts and reflection questions
• Includes practical guidance and conversation starters for parents, caregivers, and educators

About the A First Look At… Series:

The A First Look At… series helps young children understand and navigate sensitive social, emotional, and health topics with honesty and reassurance. Each book uses simple, direct language and engaging illustrations to open conversations between children and caring adults, encouraging questions and building emotional resilience in a safe, supportive way.

About this title

About the Author

Pat Thomas is a trained psychotherapist, naturopath and journalist. After working as a journalist and broadcaster in the USA, she now works in the field of child development and writes for various publications including "Practical Parenting".

From the Back Cover

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

Edition details

• Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764124595
• ISBN 13: 9780764124594
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Harker Lesley
• Number of pages: 32