Reviewed by Dianne Bates
This book starts with many characters of different shapes, ages, and ethnicities
with sentences that compare people (‘We could be Muslim or Buddhist or
Christian or Jewish or Hindu, or we could have no religion at all.’) The
text reminds readers that ‘It’s fun to discuss and celebrate our differences
with friends.’
With the subtitle ‘Let’s Talk about Race, Racism and Empowerment’
continues to explain the concept of race (‘The world is full of people of
different races’) and continues, saying racism ‘started a long time ago
when white people wanted to have more control of other people who were not
white.’ In bold letters, the text says, ‘Racism is wrong’ It
encourages its readers to speak up against racism and continues to give
examples of racism (‘calling someone a name based on their race is wrong.’)
It emphasises that racism is bullying and is not right. Above all, it says, we
should celebrate our different races and cultures.
After the book’s glossary and questions, there is a note for adults
reading the book, imploring them to help their children to develop good
self-esteem. There is a lot of didactic text in the book as it strives to
deliver its messages against racism. Every page shows people of all ages,
colours and sex.
Suitable for children aged 5+ years.
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