Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book series offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery that young children can grasp and adults can leverage for further discussion.
While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it’s hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race and gender from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice. [Description taken from the First Conversations website.]
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Being You: A First Conversation About Gender
By Megan Madison, Jessica Ralli, and Anne/Andy Passchier (Illustrator)
Every Body: A First Conversation About Bodies
By Megan Madison, Jessica Ralli, and Tequitia Andrews (Illustrator)