
Book
The Skin You Live in
Michael Tyler
Chicago Children's Museum · Print & ebook · April 1, 2005
Reading lane: Values & Virtues
A Picture Books pick for readers exploring The Skin You Live in.
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
A Lively Lilt
A nursery-rhyme lilt makes its message of acceptance feel lively and easy to share.
Come here for
- A simple, rhythmic take on friendship, acceptance, self-esteem, and diversity
- Vivid scenes of children sharing familiar pleasures across cultures
Expect
- Straightforward prose with nursery-rhyme ease
- A picturebook that can open conversations about social harmony
Book Details
- Authors
- Michael Tyler
- Publisher
- Chicago Children's Museum
- Published
- April 1, 2005
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Values & Virtues · Self-Esteem & Independence
- Reading lane
- Values & Virtues
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Publisher Categories
Places / General
Human Body
About This Book
With the ease and simplicity of a nursery rhyme, this lively story delivers an important message of social acceptance to young readers. Themes associated with child development and social harmony, such as friendship, acceptance, self-esteem, and diversity are promoted in simple and straightforward prose. Vivid illustrations of children's activities for all cultures, such as swimming in the ocean, hugging, catching butterflies, and eating birthday cake are also provided. This...
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