An ABC of Equality
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- £8.99
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- £8.99
Publisher Description
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.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
This visually appealing introduction to social justice and equality defines basic terms such as difference and kindness along with abstract concepts such as class and privilege. All are arranged in spreads that include a longer description of the word on the verso alongside a decorated letter and the word on the recto followed by a catchy, sometimes clich , phrase ("Girl power!" for feminism; "We are a world of many" for multicultural). An inclusive group of round-faced, jolly children further demonstrate the ideas throughout those on the LGBTQIA spread wave rainbow flags, and those gracing the belief spread appear to be praying in a variety of ways. Some oversimplifications such as, on the question page, "a question is the opposite of a belief" are confusing, as is the illustration of children cheerfully smiling around the definition of xenophobia. Nevertheless, this small-size board book is sure to start big conversations, particularly among readers at the upper end of the age range. Ages up to 5.
