Authors: Pat Thomas, Lesley Harker
ISBN-13: 9780764124594, ISBN-10: 0764124595
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated
Date Published: March 2003
Edition: 1ST US
Racial discrimination is crueland 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 47)