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Book Review We All Belong A Childrens Book About Diversity, Race and Empathy

by Nathalie Goss

Book Details

Publisher:S Books
Published:2020-07-30
Pages:39
Format:paperback
Language:English

Reading Info

Age Range:3-7

About This Book

We all live in the one world together. Let's see how we're different in some ways and the same in other ways. We all Belong' is a beautifully written and illustrated children's picture book that recognises and celebrates the diversity in a caring group of children. A wonderfully flowing, rhyming poem about respect... whatever our culture, whatever the colour of our skin. If you like 'All the ways to be smart', you will treasure this. A stunning poem about inclusion, with excellent representation

Our Review

This thoughtful picture book presents a gentle introduction to diversity and inclusion through rhythmic, rhyming text that flows like a soothing lullaby. The narrative follows a diverse group of children as they discover how they're different in some ways and wonderfully similar in others, celebrating everything from physical appearance to cultural backgrounds. Vibrant illustrations bring this caring community to life, showing children with various skin tones, abilities, and family structures interacting harmoniously. The poetic approach makes complex concepts of race, empathy, and belonging accessible for young listeners while maintaining a joyful, uplifting tone throughout.

What distinguishes this diversity book is its seamless integration of social-emotional learning with beautiful literary craftsmanship, creating a read-aloud experience that feels both educational and comforting. Parents seeking meaningful conversations about inclusion will find natural openings in the text, while the excellent representation ensures many children will see themselves reflected in its pages. The book's emphasis on our shared humanity beneath surface differences makes it particularly valuable for building classroom community or family discussions about kindness. This celebration of what connects us all leaves readers with a warm sense of belonging that lingers long after the final page.

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