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Cover of Book Review All Are Welcome (An All Are Welcome Book)

Book Review All Are Welcome (An All Are Welcome Book)

by Alexandra Penfold

Book Details

Publisher:S Books
Published:2020
Pages:45
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0525579648

Reading Info

Age Range:0-2

About This Book

Join the call for a better world with this New York Times bestselling picture book about a school where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. The perfect back-to-school read for every kid, family and classroom! In our classroom safe and sound. Fears are lost and hope is found. Discover a school where all young children have a place, have a space, and are loved and appreciated. Readers will follow a group of children through a day in their school, where everyone is welcomed with open arms. A sc

Our Review

This vibrant picture book creates a warm portrait of school as a community where every child belongs, celebrating diversity and inclusion through the simple, rhythmic story of a day in the classroom. Young readers will follow a group of children from varied backgrounds as they learn and play together, with the reassuring refrain that all are welcome here. The illustrations burst with joyful details of a multicultural environment, making the concept of acceptance tangible for a toddler. It’s a gentle, powerful introduction to the idea that our differences make a community stronger.

What makes this book particularly effective for the youngest audiences is its focus on the familiar, comforting routines of a school day, from hanging up a coat to story time. The lyrical, rhyming text is easy to follow, and the message of kindness and belonging is woven seamlessly into the narrative without feeling didactic. Parents seeking an early conversation about empathy and community will find this an invaluable tool. It’s a heartfelt celebration that plants the seeds of inclusivity in the littlest listeners.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction